Helping young people with psychosis overcome negative self-beliefs
Official title: Development of a stage-specific adaptation of a self-stigma intervention for people recovering from a first episode of psychosis
Funded at John Jay College of Criminal Justice · NIH-10625525 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about helping young people who are recovering from their first episode of psychosis feel better about themselves and overcome negative feelings they might have about their condition, so they can get the most out of their treatment and improve their lives.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
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| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | John Jay College of Criminal Justice NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project start | July 16, 2021 |
| Project end | November 30, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2023 |
| Award (this year) | $217,023 |
| NIH project number | 5R34MH122500-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-10625525 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are young individuals aged 12 to 24 who are recovering from their first episode of psychosis.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not experiencing psychosis or who are outside the age range of 12 to 24 may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing a tailored intervention to help individuals recovering from their first episode of psychosis address and reduce self-stigma. It recognizes that many young people with severe mental illnesses internalize negative societal stereotypes, which can hinder their recovery and engagement in treatment. By targeting this self-stigma during a critical developmental period, the intervention aims to improve treatment outcomes and social functioning. Participants will engage in therapeutic activities designed to reshape their self-perception and enhance their sense of identity.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve the mental health and social engagement of young individuals recovering from psychosis.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown promising results in addressing self-stigma among individuals with severe mental illnesses, indicating that this approach has potential for success.
Where this research is happening
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John Jay College of Criminal Justice
New York, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Yanos, Philip T — John Jay College of Criminal Justice
- Study coordinator: Yanos, Philip T
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.