
How to support a loved one through psychosis
Navigating disruptions in shared reality can be distressing. The way forward isn’t intuitive but is powerfully effective
by Akansha Vaswani-Bye
Akansha Vaswani-Bye, PhD, is an acting assistant professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the University of Washington (UW). She began her work with families impacted by developmental disabilities in Mumbai, where she grew up. She is currently the lead trainer for the Psychosis REACH Family Ambassador training programme in the SPIRIT lab at UW.