The national trial is led by Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust and funded by the National Institute of Health Research (NIHR). Professor Mark Hayward, director of research at the trust, said: "Traditionally, therapy has been provided within NHS consulting rooms and has focused on reducing symptoms. Social Recovery Therapy helps people set personal goals and gradually increase participation in daily activities, such as work, education, volunteering and leisure. Early research has shown promising results, with participants increasing their time spent on purposeful activities. Dr Sam Robertson, lead for public involvement in research at Sussex Partnership, said: "The therapy will take place where the participant wants it to take place."