From structural chaos to a model of consumer support: understanding the roles of structure and agency in mental health recovery for the formerly homeless
- Author:
- WATSON Dennis P.
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Forensic Psychology Practice, 12(4), July 2012, pp.325-348.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia
The deinstitutionalisation approach to mental health services has shifted the focus in mental health care from provider-guided treatment to consumer-centred recovery. This study seeks to develop a deeper understanding of the effect that the organisation of mental health services offered in community settings has on the recovery process. This is done by the analysis of focus group and interview data collected from consumers and staff at four housing programmes serving formerly homeless individuals with dual diagnosis. There were a total of sixty participants. Findings are presented as a series of vignettes. The author concludes that the findings highlight the importance of understanding the connection that exists between social structure and personal agency and the recovery process.
- Subject terms:
- mental health problems, personalisation, recovery approach, community mental health services;
- Content type:
- research
- Location(s):
- United States
- Link:
- Journal home page
- ISSN online:
- 1522-9092
- ISSN print:
- 1522-8932