Predictors of benefits derived from participating in support groups for families of persons with mental illness were examined. A survey of 131 families indicated that social support resources outside the group, as well as support received from and provided by the group, were associated with ...
One-year follow-up of a multiple-family-group intervention for Chinese families of patients with schizophrenia. Psychiatric Services, 55 (11), 1276–1284.Heller, T (1997) Benefits of support groups for families of adults with severe mental illness. American Journal of Orthopsychiatry 67: pp. ...
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Group support for families of the mentally ill A model is presented for a professionally led, short-term supportive group for the relatives of adult schizophrenic clients. Studies documenting the stressful impact of schizophrenia on families indicate the need for supportive intervent... A Nancy,Willia...
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with both severe mental illness and substance use disorders.A total of 119 families of adults with dual disorders were compared with a similar group of ... RE Clark - 《Hospital & Community Psychiatry》 被引量: 205发表: 1994年 Variations in therapist effectiveness in the treatment of patients...
Facilitators and barriers to support group participation for family caregivers of adults with mental illness. OBJECTIVE: Few low-income and minority caregivers of persons with serious mental illness participate in support groups. This study examined the facilitator... DE Biegel,RD Shafran,JA Johnsen -...
“Family Education and Support” program for families at psychosocial risk: The role of implementation process This paper analyses the implementation characteristics of the Family Education and Support program, a theory-driven, needs-based, and evidence-based positi... MV Hidalgo,L Jiménez,I López...
RESULTS: A significantly higher number of psychiatric disorders was observed in the hospitalized children, with 88% meeting criteria for at least one disorder (versus 28% of controls). Self-esteem and social competence were lower in the hospitalized group, and their families scored lower on ...