Voices from Within: Saudi Arabian Women’s Lived Experiences of First-Episode Psychosis, Hospitalisation, and Recovery Pathways
Healthcare July 2, 2026 Asrar Almutairi, Alya Alghamdi, Norah Mohammed Alyahya et al.
Background: While the consumer experience of psychosis has received significant attention in Western research, a substantial gap exists regarding the experiences of women in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). In this context, religious, cultural, familial, and gender-specific factors uniquely shape the experience of psychosis, help-seeking behaviors, and recovery. This study aimed to explore...