Therapy for Black people experiencing psychosis

This study is testing whether cognitive-behavioural therapy for psychosis (CBTp)—a type of talk therapy that helps people manage psychosis symptoms—works well when it's adapted to fit the cultural backgrounds and experiences of Black British, Caribbean, and African people. The researchers want to know if this therapy is practical, acceptable, and safe for these communities, and whether it actually helps people feel better.

Most talk therapy research has focused on white patients, which means we don't have enough information about whether these treatments work just as well for Black people experiencing psychosis. This study exists to fill that gap and make sure therapy is designed in ways that respect and understand the unique cultural contexts of Black patients.