29-05-2025
Surrey, Kent and London university research to help psychosis carers
Researchers at universities in Surrey, Kent and London are to collaborate on a major study to help the carers of people with University of Surrey in Guildford, University of Kent in Canterbury and City St George's at the University of London in Tooting will work together to create a unique set of project will begin in September and has been awarded funding of £520,000 by the National Institute for Health and Care NHS defines psychosis as when a person loses touch with reality and begins suffering hallucinations and delusions.
What is psychosis?Mum's "heart breaking" experience of postpartum psychosis"I worked on an album from a psychiatric ward"The research teams will also work with local authorities and other Cassie Hazell, a lecturer at the University of Surrey, said: "This project offers an opportunity to create the support that carers of people with psychosis want and need."We are excited to work with local authorities, charities and carers to ensure this work is implemented and makes a real difference."Dr Jacqueline Sin, professor of mental health nursing at City St George's, said: "It really gives us the opportunity to engage with a wide range of carers and involve them in co-producing truly meaningful and useful support resources for themselves."
