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THeHope

Traditional HEalers working with primary care and mental Health for early interventiOn in psychosis in young PErson: intervention development and feasibility study
(THEHOPE)

Research Project

THEHOPE

THEHOPE Program aims to develop a culturally appropriate and context- bespoke intervention for early identification, referral and management of First-Episode Psychosis (FEP) in the adolescent population in Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) in Pakistan and evaluate its feasibility for implementation.

It will help to prevent long-term consequences of untreated psychosis, which on average remains undiagnosed and untreated for over two years in low- and middle-income countries (LMIC) in young persons.

It involves traditional and spiritual healers (TSH) working collaboratively with primary care practitioners (PCPs) through task shifting for early detection, referral and treatment of FEP

MORE ABOUT THEHOPE

KEELE UNIVERSITY UK

KEELE University established from a pioneering vision, one of a different kind of university. Established in 1949. the University’s founding aim was to produce graduates who not only had the technical and specialist knowledge to move society forward, but who understood the social and political landscape that drove this need. the research seeks to improve lives and address the most pressing challenges across our region, country, and world. Our academics are actively studying matters of global importance: from food security, climate change and smart energy, to neglected tropical diseases, global health and sustainable futures.

It’s no wonder that 80% of our research is deemed world-leading or internationally excellent in the Research Excellence Framework

KHYBER MEDICAL UNIVERSITY PAKISTAN

Khyber Medical University (KMU) is a public research university located in Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. KMU was established in 2007, building on the legacy of Khyber Medical College (KMC), which was founded in 1954. KMU offers undergraduate and postgraduate programs in various fields, including medicine, health sciences, dental sciences, nursing, and allied health sciences. KMU is known for its research excellence, with a focus on healthcare issues relevant to the region. It has collaborations with national and international organizations, including the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Higher Education Commission (HEC) Pakistan. KMU is ranked among the top medical universities in Pakistan and has a strong reputation in the region. Khyber Medical University is a reputable institution in Pakistan, committed to producing high-quality healthcare professionals and contributing to medical research and innovation.

COLLABORATION OF KEELE UNIVERSITY,
KHYBER MEDICAL UNIVERSITY
&
LADY READING HOSPITAL

THEHOPE Is collaborative initiative of KEELE UNIVERSITY UK, KHYBER MEDICAL UNIVERSITY PESHAWAR and LADY READING HOSPITAL PESHAWAR (PAKISTAN), funded by MEDICAL RESEARCH COUNCIL UK, which aims to develop culturally appropriative interventions to involve Traditional and Spiritual Healers (TSH) to work together with Primary Care Practitioners and Psychiatrist through task shifting for early detection, referral and treatment of First Episode of Psychosis (FEP)

LADY READING HOSPITAL, PESHAWAR

It was established in 1927 and it is just 200 meters away in the south of the Grand Trunk Road, behind the famous historical Qila Balahisar. Famous MasjidMuhabat Khan,Ander Shehr bazaar, Qissa Khawani bazaar and Khyber bazaar is across the road of LRH. LRH is just outside historical wall in the jurisdiction of cantonment board. The anecdote of the hospital of its coming into being is that His Excellency Lord Reading, viceroy of India from 1921 to 1926, happened to visit Peshawar.