Lived experiences of shared decision-making in young adults prescribed antipsychotics: a qualitative interview study

The study found that health care professionals provided limited acknowledgement and support for antipsychotic side effects, which significantly impacted the young adults' lives. Young adults want to be fully informed of their medication and potential side effects but support from friends and family was a potential barrier. Changes in practice are needed including an adjustment in clinical language used by health care professionals, giving information to service users' post-psychosis and ensuring health care professionals are trained in shared decision-making.