P. Welsh
Observations of a small sample of adolescents experiencing an At-Risk Mental State (ARMS) for psychosis
Welsh, P.; Tiffin, P.A.
Authors
P.A. Tiffin
Abstract
Some commentaries express concern that the At-Risk Mental State (ARMS) designation can be stigmatizing and induce a lasting sense of personal fragility. However, no studies have actually explored the personal perspectives of those so categorized. The purpose of this study was to explore how adolescents with an ARMS label understand and experience their condition medically and personally. Six participants receiving an ARMS diagnosis were interviewed and the data analyzed using interpretative phenomenological analysis. Three superordinate themes emerged: “It is better to say it,” “How others would take me,” and “Just to have somebody to talk to.” The participants’ experiences of being labeled were generally positive with limited instances of stigmatization by family and friends. Like most psychiatric diagnoses, the ARMS label has the potential to generate stigma. In practice, however, this sample of young people appeared to respect being told about the condition and to value the opportunity of talking about their experiences with mental health professionals and significant others.
Citation
Welsh, P., & Tiffin, P. (2012). Observations of a small sample of adolescents experiencing an At-Risk Mental State (ARMS) for psychosis. Schizophrenia Bulletin: The Journal of Psychoses and Related Disorders, 38(2), 215-218. https://doi.org/10.1093/schbul/sbr139
Journal Article Type | Article |
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Publication Date | Jan 1, 2012 |
Deposit Date | Sep 29, 2011 |
Journal | Schizophrenia Bulletin |
Print ISSN | 0586-7614 |
Electronic ISSN | 1745-1701 |
Publisher | Oxford University Press |
Peer Reviewed | Peer Reviewed |
Volume | 38 |
Issue | 2 |
Pages | 215-218 |
DOI | https://doi.org/10.1093/schbul/sbr139 |
Keywords | Psychosis, Risk, Prodrome, Youth |
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