The influence of romantic relationships on mental wellbeing for people who experience psychosis: A systematic review.
Rebecca White, Gillian Haddock, Carolina Campodonico...
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33819779Actively Recruiting
Phase Not Applicable
Age: 18Years +
All Genders
ID07316803
Study on the Effectiveness of a Group Intervention on Romantic Relationships in Young Adults With Severe Mental Illness
Led by Centre hospitalier de Ville-Evrard, France · Updated on 2026-01-05
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Participants Needed
2
Research Sites
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Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
Researchers are evaluating a group-based intervention called "À deux, c'est mieux" (Better Together) designed to improve romantic and social relationship skills in adults living with severe mental illnesses such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, or major depressive disorder. Many adults with these conditions experience loneliness, social isolation, and difficulty forming romantic relationships despite a strong desire for intimacy. The study aims to determine if this intervention improves romantic and social functioning, quality of life, and overall well-being. The intervention consists of a structured program with 12 weekly group sessions led by trained mental health professionals. These small groups of 4 to 6 participants explore topics like attraction, communication, emotional intimacy, attachment-related anxiety, and sexuality. The program uses discussions, exercises, and practical strategies to enhance communication, emotional regulation, social understanding, and healthy romantic relationship behaviors, welcoming all sexual and gender identities. Participants will complete assessments before the program starts, immediately after the 12 sessions, and again three months later. Researchers will measure changes in romantic relationship functioning, quality of life, loneliness, self-esteem, internalized stigma, and recovery. The study uses a design where each participant serves as their own control to track progress over time. This study lasts from the initial assessment through the three-month follow-up after the intervention.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Group Intervention for Romantic Relationships in Young Adults With Severe Mental Illness
Who Can Participate
Age: 18Years +
All Genders
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Adults aged 18 years and older
- Diagnosis of a severe mental illness (e.g., schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, or major depressive disorder)
- Currently single
- Motivated to improve romantic and social relationships and to pursue a romantic relationship
- Received mental health care within the past two years
- Able and willing to provide informed consent
You will not qualify if you...
- Inability to speak or read French
- Currently receiving acute or crisis-level psychiatric care
- Unable to comply with study procedures or group rules (e.g., maintaining sobriety during sessions)
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Your Study Journey
Screening
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
1 visit (in-person)
Outpatient Treatment
Duration - 12 weeks
Participants take part in the "À deux, c'est mieux" group intervention, a structured psychosocial program with 12 weekly sessions focused on improving romantic relationship and social functioning.
Weekly visits for 12 weeks (group sessions)
Follow-up
Duration - 3 months
Participants are assessed three months after completing the group intervention to evaluate lasting effects on romantic relationships and related outcomes.
1 follow-up visit (in-person)
Trial Site Locations
Total: 2 locations
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HDJ (Hôpital de Jour)
Épinay-sur-Seine, Île-de-France Region, France, 93800
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L'UNIRRE (Unité Référente de Réhabilitation)
Neuilly-sur-Marne, Île-de-France Region, France, 93330
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Research Team
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Youcef BENCHERIF, Clinical Project Manager
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
NA
Model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
1
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