Hearing their voices: The lived experience of recovery from first-episode psychosis in schizophrenia in South Africa

Anneliese de Wet, Leslie Swartz and Bonginkosi Chiliza

International Journal of Social Psychiatry, 2015, vol. 61, issue 1, 27-32

Abstract: Background: Recovery was previously regarded as a somewhat unattainable goal, and the subjective experience was de-emphasised. Lately, the person and his or her experiences are emphasised. Material: Seven participants were interviewed regarding their experience of recovery from first-episode psychosis in schizophrenia. Data were analysed using interpretative phenomenological analysis (IPA). Discussion: Support and having to care for another are possibly the greatest contributors to their recovery. Spirituality plays an important role. Stigma, found to be ingrained and pervasive, could be a barrier to recovery. The rediscovery by the participants of their abilities (re)introduced a sense of agency. Conclusion: The narrative in the process of recovery is crucial.

Keywords: Schizophrenia; recovery; lived experience; first-episode psychosis; interpretative phenomenological analysis; South Africa (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2015
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DOI: 10.1177/0020764014535753

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