The psychological journey of weight gain in psychosis.
Felicity WaiteAmy LangmanSophie MulhallMargaret GlogowskaJamie Hartmann-BoycePaul AveyardBelinda Lennoxnull nullThomas KabirDaniel FreemanPublished in: Psychology and psychotherapy (2022)
The journey of weight gain in patients with psychosis is characterised by loss of self-worth, agency and hope. There are multiple stages in the journey, each with different psychological reactions, that may need different treatment responses.