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.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 151-162 |
| Number of pages | 12 |
| Journal | Perspectives in Psychiatric Care |
| Volume | 39 |
| Issue number | 4 |
| State | Published - Oct 2003 |
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Keywords
- Depression
- Fragmentation of the mental health system
- Phenomenology
- Suicidal ideation
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Neuropsychology and Physiological Psychology
- Nursing(all)
- Psychiatry and Mental health
- Phychiatric Mental Health
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Gaps in Service in the Recognition and Treatment of Depression and Suicidal Ideation Within a Four-County Area. / Raingruber, Bonnie.
In: Perspectives in Psychiatric Care, Vol. 39, No. 4, 10.2003, p. 151-162.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
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N2 - 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.
AB - 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.
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