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ArticleThe South African journal of psychiatry : SAJP : the journal of the Society of Psychiatrists of South Africa2026

Unmet needs of young adults following first-episode psychosis in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa: Baseline findings from a pilot randomised controlled trial of basic income support.

Joyce P Mlay, Vuyokazi Ntlantsana, Neliswa Gcabashe, Lise Jamieson, Thirusha Naidu, Busisiwe S Bhengu, Lindokuhle T Thela, Saeeda Paruk, Jonathan K Burns, Bonginkosi Chiliza and 2 more

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Joyce P MlayDiscipline of Public Health Medicine, School of Medicine, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, South Africa.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9281-3011
Vuyokazi NtlantsanaDiscipline of Psychiatry, School of Medicine, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, South Africa.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5882-100X
Neliswa GcabasheDiscipline of Nursing, School of Health Sciences, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, South Africa.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0005-6988-0346
Lise JamiesonHealth Economics and Epidemiology Research Office, School of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2354-4580
Thirusha NaiduDiscipline of Psychiatry, School of Medicine, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, South Africa.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8154-790X
Busisiwe S BhenguDiscipline of Psychiatry, School of Medicine, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, South Africa.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9188-7676
Lindokuhle T ThelaDiscipline of Psychiatry, School of Medicine, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, South Africa.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5483-2492
Saeeda ParukDiscipline of Psychiatry, School of Medicine, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, South Africa.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8173-211X
Jonathan K BurnsDiscipline of Psychiatry, School of Medicine, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, South Africa.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4155-2667
Bonginkosi ChilizaDiscipline of Psychiatry, School of Medicine, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, South Africa.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5417-5920
Richard LessellsCentre for the AIDS Programme of Research in South Africa, College of Health Sciences, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, South Africa.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0926-710X
Andrew TomitaKwaZulu-Natal Research Innovation and Sequencing Platform (KRISP), College of Health Sciences, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, South Africa.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3545-2317

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Abstract

Background: People with psychosis have multiple and complex needs. The first episode of psychosis (FEP), as a distinct health challenge that occurs frequently during adolescence or early adult years, is a serious threat because of high levels of poverty among the youth in South Africa. Aim: This study quantifies the needs among unemployed FEP adults aged 18-29 years in South Africa for potential early intervention targeting. Setting: The study was conducted at government psychiatric facilities in Msunduzi Municipality, KwaZulu-Natal province, South Africa. Methods: As part of a pilot randomised controlled trial of an unconditional cash transfer (UCT) intervention, also known as basic income support (BIS), 60 FEP participants were enrolled, and we assessed their needs using the Camberwell Assessment of Needs, the Household Food Insecurity Access Scale and the Water Insecurity Experience Scale. Descriptive cross-sectional analyses were summarised for various domains of needs. Results: Most participants were black people ( Conclusion: The needs of youth must go beyond the temporary management of psychotic symptoms. Contribution: This study highlights the unmet needs of young adults with FEP in resource-constrained environments and underscores the need for integrated interventions.

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FEPpilotuniversal basic incomeunmet needsyoung adults

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