Metacognitive mastery in persons with first-episode psychosis and their caregivers: Implications for timely help-seeking and caregiver experiences. Brief report

Jens Einar Jansen, Paul H. Lysaker, Anne Marie Trauelsen, Lauren Luther, Ulrik Helt Haahr, Hanne Grethe Lyse, Marlene Buch Pedersen, Erik Simonsen

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Abstract

While metacognitive mastery seems to be closely linked to general functioning in persons with psychosis, little is known of metacognitive capacity of family members, who often play an important role in recovery and often report high levels of distress. We gathered assessments of metacognitive mastery from persons with first-episode psychosis and their mothers. We found that relatively higher overall mean mastery levels among the dyads, was related to less negative caregiver experiences, and less caregiver criticism. Greater levels of mastery were related to decreased duration of untreated psychosis. Clinical implications in terms of family intervention programmes repertoire are discussed.
Original languageDanish
JournalPsychiatry Research
Volume251
Pages (from-to)54-57
Number of pages4
ISSN0165-1781
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 May 2017

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