Urban remediation in early psychosis: a living lab to emplace recovery in the city

The SNSF-funded research project Urban remediation in early psychosis: a living lab to emplace recovery in the city (2023-2026) aims to develop a more mental health-friendly city, and, more specifically, a city capable of promoting the recovery of people living with a diagnosis of psychosis, in collaboration with patients, peer practitioners, psychiatrists, mental health nurses, psychologists, civil society actors, the municipality of the city of Lausanne and geographers.

The project begins with a detailed mapping the resources and obstacles to recovery in the city of Lausanne. It continues with the co-development and implementation of urban interventions aimed at minimizing these obstacles, facilitating access to resources and fostering social connection in a pilot district. Finally, it aims to lead to a city-wide mental health plan for Lausanne.