The early stages of psychosis pose a frightening
and challenging period for their caregivers. In India, the
majority of patients with psychosis live with their families,
who play an important role in patients’ care and treatment.
However, their experience in caring persons with psychosis or
help-seeking behaviors in the early stages of psychosis is largely unknown. Using a qualitative method, the present study
explored the experiences in caring and help-seeking in carers
of patients with first episode psychosis. In-depth audiotaped
interviews were conducted with 11 carers of patients with first
episode nonaffective psychosis.