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Walk to recovery: an evaluation of adventure therapy in an early intervention for psychosis service

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  • Sophie Collin
  • Laura Smith
  • Nandini Chakraborty
  • Catherine Bayley

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BackgroundIt was considered useful to describe service-users’ and staff’s experience of Adventure Therapy (AT) in an Early Intervention for Psychosis (EIP) service, exploring the impact on personal wellbeing and feasibility of use.MethodFocus groups were conducted with 14 participants, immediately following, and three months after a four day hiking trip. Transcripts were analysed using inductive thematic analysis. Questionnaires were administered pre and post trip to describe service-users’ physical activity, recovery and personal goals.ResultsA majority of participants reported progress towards personal goals on the AT trip and improvements in confidence and connectedness. Questionnaire items did not show improvements in physical activity and recovery measures at 3- and 6-month follow-up. Four key themes emerged from the focus groups. The themes centred around the social experience of being in relation to others and a more personal emotional experience: (a) social connectedness, (b) challenging perceptions of self-capabilities, (c) positive reaction to new experiences and (d) motivation for more.DiscussionAT was positively experienced by both staff and service-users. Key areas of benefit were recognised and considered for utilisation in services in different ways. Further studies are warranted exploring maintaining and supporting benefits gained following AT.

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  • Sophie Collin & Laura Smith & Nandini Chakraborty & Catherine Bayley, 2025. "Walk to recovery: an evaluation of adventure therapy in an early intervention for psychosis service," Psychosis, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 17(2), pages 137-148, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:rpsyxx:v:17:y:2025:i:2:p:137-148
    DOI: 10.1080/17522439.2024.2356085
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