St. Anthony Central Hospital, Denver, Colorado, USA.
Qual Health Res. 2011 Apr;21(4):520-33. doi: 10.1177/1049732310387936. Epub 2010 Nov 1.
Family members in the United States--especially mothers--are frequently caregivers, and provide housing for their adult relatives and children with mental illness. They often do so with little support from the mental health system. The purpose of this analysis was to explore mothers' experiences related to housing options available to their adult children with a mental illness and a history of violence (MIHV) toward the mothers. The results of this study reveal a complex mixing of desires, feelings, internal factors, and external forces experienced by mothers of adult children with MIHV when considering whether or not these children can live in their homes. The findings from this study illuminate needs for greater familial involvement in mental health treatment decisions, respite for caregiving families, and housing as a crucial element of a comprehensive mental health treatment plan.
美国家庭成员——尤其是母亲——经常充当照顾者，为成年亲属和患有精神疾病的子女提供住房。他们往往得不到精神卫生系统的支持。本分析旨在探讨母亲们在为患有精神疾病和曾对母亲施暴的成年子女提供住房方面的经验。这项研究的结果揭示了患有精神疾病和曾对母亲施暴的成年子女的母亲们在考虑子女是否能住在家中时，经历的复杂的愿望、感受、内部因素和外部力量的混合。本研究的结果阐明了需要更多的家庭参与精神健康治疗决策、为照顾家庭提供喘息机会，以及将住房作为全面精神健康治疗计划的一个关键要素。
