Mental health staff reluctant to support service users tapering off antipsychotic medication, study finds

Richard Sears

Many people with schizophrenia often express a desire to reduce or even stop taking antipsychotic medications, mainly because of the serious side effects associated with long-term use. However, a recent study found that people using these services receive little support from mental health professionals in this endeavour. A new research paper by Kickan Roed, Niels … Read more

Resilience and recovery: Insights from service users experiencing psychosis

Richard Sears

According to a recent article published in the British Journal of Social Work, how service users perceive resilience is influenced by personal, social and professional factors. Research led by Harry Bark from the University of Bath also revealed that these views are changeable and can be influenced by life experiences. Bark writes: In the context … Read more