Dr Srivdya Iyer is currently doing a multi-country project to explore the views and experiences of persons with lived experience of psychosis, family caregivers, and care providers regarding family interventions to improve outcomes in psychosis. This global study brought together a team of researchers and clinicians from India, Peru, Nigeria, Singapore, and Canada.  

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Using a rapid qualitative research methodology, we conducted interviews exploring the needs, preferences, and expectations of users and beneficiaries (persons living with psychosis, family members, and care providers) of family interventions for psychosis, focusing on culturally relevant, resource-appropriate, scalable, and adaptable solutions. Attention was paid to current and potential delivery agents in LMICs, both formal healthcare workers at different levels, as well as non-specialist implementers, including family members, persons with lived experience of psychosis, and community health workers.   

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Results are being shared through stakeholder meetings, academic conferences, and peer-reviewed articles, and are informing a family intervention for psychosis being developed by the World Health Organization.