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Notice M, Robertson J, Smith K, Kim S, LaRiviere M, Byno L, Binette N, Anaeche C, Tadros E. A Phenomenological Exploration of Families' Experiences of the Mental Health System of Care in the Monadnock Region. Community Ment Health J 2023; 59:1217-1226. [PMID: 36905553 DOI: 10.1007/s10597-023-01104-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/25/2022] [Accepted: 02/20/2023] [Indexed: 03/12/2023]
Abstract
Accessing mental health treatment in rural locations is a unique challenge for families with youth experiencing adverse mental health conditions. Families often experience a variety of difficulties accessing and negotiating changes within the system of care. This study aimed to understand the experiences of families and their youth in navigating the mental health system in a rural community. Interpretative phenomenological analysis was used to examine how participants interpret their experiences within the local system of care. Qualitative interviews were conducted with eight families. Results included five main themes: youth experience, family experience, access to a system of care, relationships between stakeholders, and larger societal beliefs. Families highlighted their experiences accessing the local care system and their hope for strengthening community access and partnerships. Findings indicate that prioritizing family voices should be encouraged by local systems.
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Affiliation(s)
- Maxine Notice
- Department of Applied Psychology, Antioch University New England, 40 Avon Street, Keene, NH, 03431, USA.
- School of Health and Human Services, Abilene Christian University, 16633 Dallas Parkway, Suite 800, Addison, TX, 75001, USA.
| | - Janet Robertson
- Department of Applied Psychology, Antioch University New England, 40 Avon Street, Keene, NH, 03431, USA
| | - Karmen Smith
- Department of Applied Psychology, Antioch University New England, 40 Avon Street, Keene, NH, 03431, USA
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- Department of Applied Psychology, Antioch University New England, 40 Avon Street, Keene, NH, 03431, USA
| | - Martha LaRiviere
- Department of Applied Psychology, Antioch University New England, 40 Avon Street, Keene, NH, 03431, USA
| | - Lucille Byno
- Department of Applied Psychology, Antioch University New England, 40 Avon Street, Keene, NH, 03431, USA
| | - Neil Binette
- Department of Applied Psychology, Antioch University New England, 40 Avon Street, Keene, NH, 03431, USA
| | - Collins Anaeche
- Department of Applied Psychology, Antioch University New England, 40 Avon Street, Keene, NH, 03431, USA
- Department of Marriage and Family Therapy, Eastern University, 1300 Eagle Road, St. Davids, PA, 19087, USA
| | - Eman Tadros
- Division of Psychology and Counseling, Governors State University, 1 University Pkwy, University Park, IL, 60484, USA
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