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Open Access 02-12-2022 | COVID-19 | Original Paper

“Everything Changed, Would You Like Me to Elaborate?”: A Qualitative Examination of the Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Community Participation Among Young Adults with Early Psychosis and Their Families

Authors: Sapana R. Patel, Ana Stefancic, Iruma Bello, Shannon Pagdon, Elaina Montague, Melody Riefer, Jamaitreya Lyn, Joan Archard, Reanne Rahim, Leopoldo J. Cabassa, Chacku M. Mathai, Lisa B. Dixon

Published in: Community Mental Health Journal | Issue 1/2024

Abstract

OnTrackNY provides early intervention services to young people with early psychosis throughout New York State. This report describes the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on community participation of OnTrackNY program participants and their families. Thirteen participants and nine family members participated in five focus groups and three individual semi-structured interviews. Data were analyzed using a summary template and matrix analysis approach. Major themes highlight the negative impacts of the pandemic with reports of decreased socializing or using online means to connect, unemployment, challenges with online learning and a decrease in civic engagement. Positive impacts include more time to deepen connections with family and valued friendships and engage in activities that promote wellness and goal attainment. Implications for coordinated specialty care programs include adapting services to promote mainstream community integration and creating new strategies for community involvement of young people within a new context brought forth by the pandemic.

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Title: “Everything Changed, Would You Like Me to Elaborate?”: A Qualitative Examination of the Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Community Participation Among Young Adults with Early Psychosis and Their Families
Authors: Sapana R. Patel
Ana Stefancic
Iruma Bello
Shannon Pagdon
Elaina Montague
Melody Riefer
Jamaitreya Lyn
Joan Archard
Reanne Rahim
Leopoldo J. Cabassa
Chacku M. Mathai
Lisa B. Dixon
Publication date: 02-12-2022
Publisher: Springer US
Keyword: COVID-19
Published in: Community Mental Health Journal / Issue 1/2024
Print ISSN: 0010-3853
Electronic ISSN: 1573-2789
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10597-022-01049-y

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