Bolster-NC: A Pilot Study of the Bolster mHealth Intervention Within Early Psychosis Program Outreach in North Carolina

Inclusion Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * 18 years or older * North Carolina resident * Caregiver to a young adult with early psychosis, wherein early psychosis is defined as: (1) Being between the ages of 15 and 30, and (2) Within the past five years, the young adult first experienced hallmark symptoms: (2A) Presence of psychotic symptoms represented by one or more of hallucinations, delusions, marked thought disorder, psychomotor disorder or bizarre behavior, as well as (2B) Definite change of personality or behavior manifesting as two or more of the following: serious deterioration of function, marked social withdrawal, persistent self-neglect, episodic marked anxiety. * A positive screen according to the Caregiver Prime Screen - Revised (endorsed two or more responses of five or six ("somewhat"/"definitely" agree) * Own an Apple iPhone * Have access to the internet (e.g., via WiFi or data plan) * Self-identify as a caregiver of the affected person * Are proficient in English to the degree necessary to complete study assessments and engage meaningfully in the intervention Exclusion Criteria: * Participant failed to demonstrate understanding of study details in comprehension screening process. * Previous enrollment in a study involving Bolster. * Activity on screening questionnaires that indicates suspicious or dishonest participation such that the participant is likely to be a "malicious actor" or "gamer" (i.e. an individual that attempts to enroll in online research studies solely for compensation with dishonest or illegitimate responses to study questionnaires)