ENHANCING SOCIAL FUNCTIONING IN YOUNG PEOPLE AT ULTRA HIGH RISK (UHR) FOR PSYCHOSIS: RCT OF A NOVEL STRENGTHS-BASED ONLINE SOCIAL THERAPY

Abstract

Psychosis is a devastating mental health disorder that results in great personal suffering and enormous societal costs. Early intervention is seen as the most promising treatment approach with potential to bring about long-term recovery. The aims of this project are to assess the effectiveness of a highly novel strengths-based online social media intervention in preventing psychosocial deterioration and improve social functioning in young people at ultra high risk of developing psychosis.