Learning Mindfulness Skills to Help Young Adults With Early Psychosis

The FEEL-GOOD trial is testing a new type of group therapy called mindfulness-based group therapy for young adults (ages 16–35) who have recently experienced their first episode of psychosis. The therapy teaches people how to use mindfulness — paying attention to the present moment without judgment — and emotion regulation skills to better cope with distressing symptoms. Participants will receive this new therapy plus their regular treatment, and researchers will measure whether it helps reduce psychotic symptoms and improves emotional well-being.

Early psychosis is a critical time when treatment can make the biggest difference in how people recover. While standard treatments exist, researchers want to know if adding mindfulness and emotion skills training can help young patients manage their symptoms better and feel less distressed by them.