Background

Introduction

iPEP is an online psycho-educational platform, planned and implemented by the team led by Dr. Sherry Chan from the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Hong Kong. It is a tailor-made website for psychotic patients and their families. We are a group of volunteers, caregivers, and professionals enthusiastic about enhancing patients' and their caregivers' quality of life. Through interactive ways, the website offers up-to-date information to assist caregivers in understanding psychosis and supporting patients. We believe that providing support to families is particularly important; therefore, iPEP acts as a platform, enabling caregivers to obtain resources for self-help and mutual support. 

Psychosis is an incapacitating illness that likely has a long-term impact on patients' social and working abilities. Nevertheless, with appropriate treatment and support, most patients can recover and live a fulfilling life. Throughout various stages of the illness, the patient's closest family plays a crucial role in caring for the patient. Family care and love generally provide positive energy to patients on their journey to rehabilitation. 

We understand that caregivers experience impact, confusion, daunt, and setbacks. We hope that through iPEP, we can share your joy and tears and accompany you on the path of caring for patients. Become one of us! Help bring a promising future to our beloved families who are distressed by the illness!

Missions

• To caregivers

  iPEP longs to become your intimate friend, to support you to protect your beloved families.

• To medical professions

   iPEP can develop into a tool for intervention, involved in caring patients and caregivers.

• To general public

  iPEP can disseminate latest information about psychosis, and act as a platform to foster public support.

Acknowledgements

Heartfelt thanks to ex-mentally ill people for providing photos and sharing their experiences.