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RCSI leads new all-Ireland programme to improve care for people experiencing psychosis

RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences is leading a network of world-leading psychosis experts on a new training and research programme to improve care for people who experience psychosis.

By Danielle Norton December 14, 2022 Updated February 20, 2024 3 min read

Pictured at the launch of the PSI-STAR programme, a new RCSI-led programme to improve care for people who experience psychosis are (l-r) Dr Mike Watts (TCD and Grow Mental Health Ireland), PSI-STAR Public and Patient Involvement Lead; Professor Agnes Higgins (TCD), PSI-STAR Co-Principal Investigator; John Farrelly, Chief Executive of the Mental Health Commission; Professor Mary Cannon (RCSI), PSI-STAR Co-Principal Investigator and Professor David Cotter (RCSI), PSI-STAR Principal Investigator. Photo: Maxwells

RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences is leading a network of world-leading psychosis experts on a new training and research programme to improve care for people who experience psychosis.

The Health Research Board-funded PSI-STAR programme aims to address issues such as prediction and prevention of psychosis, reducing stigma related to the experience of psychosis, predicting physical health outcomes and life expectancy in people who experience psychosis and promoting their recovery.