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There was considerable overlap between the findings of this study and previous qualitative studies of service users with spiritual beliefs. Since the capacity to generalise from qualitative research is limited it would be beneficial for larger-scale quantitative research to test these findings in order to inform service

improvements.

2.5.4 Conclusion

This study has investigated the experience of eight Christians with psychosis using semi-structured interviews and IPA. Participants’ accounts suggest that Christians with psychosis face two concurrent challenges: a struggle to find certainty amidst confusion and a struggle to achieve personhood when interactions with church and mental health services often leave them feeling devalued. These findings provide initial evidence that Christians with psychosis may be a particularly marginalised group, experiencing isolation both at church and in mental health services.

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