Empowering Voices: Service Users Lead the Way at IConS XI 2024 – A Groundbreaking Dissemination of PIECEs Project
At the recent IConS XI 2024 conference, the PIECEs Project of SCARF (Schizophrenia Research Foundation) made a significant mark by showcasing their groundbreaking work. What made this dissemination pa
Highlights from the PIECEs Presentation at RC Psych Congress, Edinburgh
On June 19th, the PIECEs team presented at the RC Psych Congress in Edinburgh. The program began with a warm welcome from Professor Paul and Victoria Bird, Principal Investigators for PIECEs. They hig
Just published: PIECEs Health Economics Analysis Plan
We are pleased to share the updated document with our Health Economics Analysis Plan. We’ll be using this methodology to measure cost-effectiveness of our DIALOG+ trial. The economic analysis will be
Join Us on World Schizophrenia Day: A Day in the Life of “Dastan”
On World Schizophrenia Day, we invite you to step into the world of “Dastan” – a user-led theatre team in Karachi, Pakistan that is breaking the stigma surrounding psychosis. Through powerful storytel
The Power of Waiting Room Theatre
In the vibrant waiting room of the Schizophrenia Research Foundation (Scarf) in Chennai, India, a transformative initiative unfolds as patients and caregivers take the stage in impromptu theatre perfo
Namma Area: Celebrating Two Years of Empowerment and Community Engagement
On May 24, 2024, our team in India, SCARF, celebrated the second anniversary of Namma Area, an extraordinary event led and organized by individuals with lived experience of psychoses. For those unfami
Scaling up DIALOG+in Karachi, Pakistan
In a concerted effort to improve mental healthcare in Karachi, three Dialog+ sessions were recently held across Karachi’s prominent hospitals, conducted by the IRD Team. Commencing on March 8 at the K
Community Engagement Initiative: Forum Theatre at MMM Nursing College, Chennai
Our community engagement initiative, conducted by the mixed arts group at SCARFindia, involved delivering forum theatre performances and workshops at the MMM Nursing College in Chennai. This initiativ
Empowering Healthcare Professionals: Scaling Up DIALOG+
In the fast-paced world of healthcare, innovation is key to improving patient care and outcomes. One such innovation making waves is DIALOG+, a platform designed to enhance communication and collabora
Statistical Analysis Plan (SAP) for PIECEs
As we approach the end of this trial, the teams have worked to develop a statistical analysis plan to measure the impact of PIECEs. Read here: Statistical Analysis Plan for PIECEs