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 |
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