Understanding the Experiences of Young People at High Risk or Early Psychosis in a Group Mindfulness Program A Qualitative Study

What this Trial Is About

Researchers are exploring the lived experiences of individuals aged 15 to 30 who are at ultra-high risk UHR or experiencing a first episode of psychosis FEP. This qualitative study aims to describe these experiences during participation in a group-based mindfulness intervention and to identify any potential adverse effects of this type of intervention. The study is sponsored by the Centre Psychothrapique de Nancy and focuses on understanding the impact of mindfulness on social functioning and psychosis risk. Participants take part in a group mindfulness-based program, after which they undergo a qualitative interview. The interview is analyzed using the IPSE Inductive Process to analyze the Structure of lived Experience method to capture detailed personal experiences related to the intervention. The interview occurs between one week and three months following the final mindfulness session. During the study, researchers assess participants social functioning and their experiences with the mindfulness program through these interviews. The primary outcome is the detailed description of participants lived experiences obtained via qualitative interviews. The total duration of involvement varies depending on when the interview takes place after the mindfulness program concludes, with no additional treatments or follow-up mentioned.

Experience of UHR and PEP Individuals During Mindfulness: a Qualitative Phenomenological Study