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01-04-2012

Social Integration of People with Severe Mental Illness: Relationships Between Symptom Severity, Professional Assistance, and Natural Support

Authors: Jack Tsai, PhD, Rani A. Desai, PhD, MPH, Robert A. Rosenheck, MD

Published in: The Journal of Behavioral Health Services & Research | Issue 2/2012

Abstract

Reducing dependency on professionals and social integration has been a major goal of recovery-oriented mental health services. This cross-sectional study examined 531 male outpatients at three public mental health centers in Southern Connecticut. Hierarchical multiple regression analyses were conducted to answer: (1) Do clients who have more severe clinical problems rely more on professional support and mental health services, and rely less on natural supports? (2) Do clients who have greater natural supports rely less on professional support and mental health services? Results found clients with more severe clinical problems do not rely more on professional support and report less natural social support. Natural support was also found to be a complement, rather than a substitute for professional support. These findings suggest the social integration of male clients with severe mental illness may include being more connected to mental health providers even as they develop increasing natural supports.

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Title: Social Integration of People with Severe Mental Illness: Relationships Between Symptom Severity, Professional Assistance, and Natural Support
Authors: Jack Tsai, PhD
Rani A. Desai, PhD, MPH
Robert A. Rosenheck, MD
Publication date: 01-04-2012
Publisher: Springer US
Published in: The Journal of Behavioral Health Services & Research / Issue 2/2012
Print ISSN: 1094-3412
Electronic ISSN: 2168-6793
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11414-011-9266-7

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