What’s the project?
Researchers at the University of Birmingham are developing an artificial intelligence (AI) and predictive modelling tool that aims to identify adolescents who may be at increased risk of developing psychosis in adulthood.
The project will explore whether routinely collected information from childhood and adolescence can be used to improve the early identification of people who may benefit from preventative support and early intervention. The ultimate goal is to inform future approaches to prevention and improve outcomes for young people at risk of severe mental health difficulties.
We are seeking input from people with lived experience of psychosis to ensure the research is ethically informed, acceptable to the public, and aligned with the priorities of those most affected by the condition. Your feedback will help shape how the research is conducted and how findings are communicated.
Find out more
We are looking for people with lived experience of psychosis to take part in a Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement (PPIE) focus group.
During the focus group, participants will:
- Learn about the research project and the AI-based predictive model being developed.
- Discuss the potential benefits, risks, and ethical considerations of using AI to predict future risk of psychosis.
- Share views on the acceptability of this type of research.
- Provide feedback on how research findings should be communicated to the public.
- Help ensure the project is shaped by the experiences and priorities of people with lived experience.
We are seeking approximately 6-10 participants.
The focus group will:
- Last approximately 1 hours.
- Take place online via Microsoft Teams or Zoom.
- Be facilitated by researchers from the University of Birmingham.
To take part, you must:
- Be based in the UK.
- Have experience of the UK education system (primary school, secondary school, or sixth-form college), OR have received support from either:A General Practitioner (GP) during childhood or adolescence for any reason AND/OR Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) during childhood or adolescence.
- Be aged 18 years or over. so
- Have lived experience of psychosis.
- Feel comfortable discussing your views and experiences in an online group setting.
- Have access to a stable internet connection and a device capable of joining an online meeting.
- Be able to communicate in English.
No previous experience of research or public involvement is required.
Participants will receive:
- Payment for their time in line with NIHR Public Involvement payment guidance and standard PPIE rates ( £27.50)
- Information about the research project before the meeting.
- Support from the research team throughout the session.
- An opportunity to directly influence the design and conduct of an important mental health research project.
If you have lived experience of psychosis and would like to take part, please contact:
Dr Luke Brown
Assistant Professor in Clinical Psychology
University of Birmingham
Email: [email protected]
When contacting us, please include:
- Your name
- Your age
- Confirmation that you have lived experience of psychosis
- Any accessibility requirements you would like us to be aware of
We would be delighted to hear from you and greatly appreciate your support in helping shape future psychosis prevention research.
Please note that the McPin Foundation regularly promotes opportunities on behalf of other institutions; we are not responsible for the continuation or contents of further correspondence with any project partners where we are not listed as the project main point of contact.
