Bonnie Raingruber1. 1. Center for Health and Human Services Research, California State University, Sacramento, USA.
Abstract
PURPOSE: To examine gaps in service in the treatment of depression and suicidal ideation. METHODS: A phenomenological investigation of clients' (n = 10) and service providers' (n = 40) perspectives. FINDINGS: Compartmentalized systems of care and lack of continuity between inpatient and outpatient treatment contributed to a sense of frustration in both groups. Receiving mental health care was likened to being given a broken-apart puzzle with individual pieces shuffling around in a box. Little bits of help are available, but none of them mesh. CONCLUSIONS: Comprehensive solutions are needed if the human and social implications of depression are to be addressed.
PURPOSE: To examine gaps in service in the treatment of depression and suicidal ideation. METHODS: A phenomenological investigation of clients' (n = 10) and service providers' (n = 40) perspectives. FINDINGS: Compartmentalized systems of care and lack of continuity between inpatient and outpatient treatment contributed to a sense of frustration in both groups. Receiving mental health care was likened to being given a broken-apart puzzle with individual pieces shuffling around in a box. Little bits of help are available, but none of them mesh. CONCLUSIONS: Comprehensive solutions are needed if the human and social implications of depression are to be addressed.
Authors: Laura Martinengo; Anne-Claire Stona; Konstadina Griva; Paola Dazzan; Carmine Maria Pariante; Florian von Wangenheim; Josip Car Journal: J Med Internet Res Date: 2021-07-30 Impact factor: 7.076