John Q Hodges1, Steven P Segal. 1. University of Missouri-Columbia, School of Social Work, 65211-4470, USA. hodgesjq@missouri.edu
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: Goal advancement is critical to mental health clients' reintegration into the community. This research considers factors likely to contribute to goal advancement among members of four consumer-run mental health self-help agencies (SHAs) who responded to questions about their goals at baseline and six-month follow-up. METHOD: Type of goals, demographics, psychiatric disability, agency characteristics, and members' attitudes toward professionals were used to predict goal advancement. RESULTS/DISCUSSION: Surprisingly, faith in the psychiatrist as the source of responsibility for treatment decisions was associated with goal advancement. This is contrary to SHA ideology, which emphasizes peer-driven help. Other findings are also discussed.
OBJECTIVE: Goal advancement is critical to mental health clients' reintegration into the community. This research considers factors likely to contribute to goal advancement among members of four consumer-run mental health self-help agencies (SHAs) who responded to questions about their goals at baseline and six-month follow-up. METHOD: Type of goals, demographics, psychiatric disability, agency characteristics, and members' attitudes toward professionals were used to predict goal advancement. RESULTS/DISCUSSION: Surprisingly, faith in the psychiatrist as the source of responsibility for treatment decisions was associated with goal advancement. This is contrary to SHA ideology, which emphasizes peer-driven help. Other findings are also discussed.
Authors: Carol T Mowbray; Amanda Toler Woodward; Mark C Holter; Peter MacFarlane; Deborah Bybee Journal: J Behav Health Serv Res Date: 2009-07 Impact factor: 1.505