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Lead
Nova Scotia Health Authority
With
Queen Elizabeth II Health Sciences Centre Foundation
Research Nova Scotia
Killam Laureates
Age
19–35
Sex
ALL
Healthy volunteers
Not accepted
You may be eligible if
Current patient at the Nova Scotia Early Psychosis Program (NSEPP) for the duration of the study
Aged 19-35 years
Diagnosis of a primary psychotic disorder (i.e., schizotypal disorder, delusional disorder, brief psychotic disorder, schizophreniform disorder, schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, substance/medication-induced psychotic disorder, other specified schizophrenia spectrum and other psychotic disorder, unspecified schizophrenia spectrum and other psychotic disorder)
Diagnosis of a primary psychotic disorder within the past 5 years; participants must not surpass this 5-year diagnostic window whilst enrolled in the study
Have experienced 1 or more negative, distressing lifetime adverse events (e.g., child abuse, discrimination) listed on the Trauma and Life Events (TALE) checklist that the participant indicates still affects them now
At least one score within the "moderate" or "high" risk range for any substance (except tobacco products) on the WHO Alcohol, Smoking and Substance Involvement Screening Test (ASSIST)
Speaks and understands English
You may not be if
Aged 36 and older
Aged 18 and younger
Score in the 'high risk' range for cocaine use on the ASSIST
Participant does not speak or understand English
Current involuntary inpatient admission in a hospital or under a Community Treatment Order
