How CareLoop can complement clinical care: a carer perspective

Supporting families through psychosis: insights from carers 

In this interview, Anita and Stephen share their experience supporting their son Austin through his recovery from psychosis. Diagnosed two and a half years ago, Austin received care from Devon Partnership Trust’s STEP team and is now doing well.  

The carer perspective: beyond clinical intervention 

Anita and Stephen found multidisciplinary clinical support invaluable to Austin’s recovery. But they also found that family carers often shoulder the burden of day-to-day monitoring and crisis management, which can be very stressful. 

Where digital tools can complement clinical care 

Anita and Stephen shared several ways tools like Careloop can help ease the pressure of caring for someone with psychosis: 

– Additional monitoring capacity: Digital check-ins provide an easy way to share the burden of vigilance and potentially flagging concerns between clinical appointments.  

– Improved communication pathways: For those who struggle with verbal expression – whether due to psychosis, autism, or other factors – digital tools offer a less emotionally demanding alternative to face-to-face communication, creating neutral space for documenting thoughts and experiences. 

– Accessible therapeutic resources: Having CBT techniques, mindfulness practices, and other evidence-based resources available within an app supports carers in reinforcing clinical interventions at home, without additional training. 

– Documentation of lived experience: Regular digital engagement creates a longitudinal record that can guide discussions with clinicians and help care teams understand patterns that may not be visible during appointments. 

Watch Anita & Stephen’s discuss their journey and thoughts on CareLoop: