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Published in: Community Mental Health Journal 3/2015

01-04-2015 | Brief Communication

Youth with Mental Illness: Attitudes Towards and Therapeutic Benefits of Residential Stepped Care

Authors: Lynne E. Magor-Blatch, Laura Ingham

Published in: Community Mental Health Journal | Issue 3/2015

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Abstract

There is little research reporting the “lived experience” of young people undertaking treatment for mental health conditions. This pilot study explores the phenomenological experiences of a small group of six young people aged 14–18 years who were resident of a youth stepped-care mental health program in the Australian Capital Territory. Using semi-structured interviews, data were collected and two main themes emerged: (a) “Life engagement” and (b) “Relationships.” Participants also provided responses on self-report measures at baseline and follow-up and feedback on aspects of the program. Further research is suggested to build on this study to increase research outcomes.
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Metadata
Title
Youth with Mental Illness: Attitudes Towards and Therapeutic Benefits of Residential Stepped Care
Authors
Lynne E. Magor-Blatch
Laura Ingham
Publication date
01-04-2015
Publisher
Springer US
Published in
Community Mental Health Journal / Issue 3/2015
Print ISSN: 0010-3853
Electronic ISSN: 1573-2789
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10597-014-9778-8

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