Department of Applied Psychology, Antioch University New England, 40 Avon Street, Keene, NH, 03431, USA.
School of Health and Human Services, Abilene Christian University, 16633 Dallas Parkway, Suite 800, Addison, TX, 75001, USA.
Community Ment Health J. 2023 Aug;59(6):1217-1226. doi: 10.1007/s10597-023-01104-2. Epub 2023 Mar 11.
Accessing mental health treatment in rural locations is a unique challenge for families with youth experiencing adverse mental health conditions. Families often experience a variety of difficulties accessing and negotiating changes within the system of care. This study aimed to understand the experiences of families and their youth in navigating the mental health system in a rural community. Interpretative phenomenological analysis was used to examine how participants interpret their experiences within the local system of care. Qualitative interviews were conducted with eight families. Results included five main themes: youth experience, family experience, access to a system of care, relationships between stakeholders, and larger societal beliefs. Families highlighted their experiences accessing the local care system and their hope for strengthening community access and partnerships. Findings indicate that prioritizing family voices should be encouraged by local systems.
在农村地区获得心理健康治疗对有青年经历不良心理健康状况的家庭来说是一个独特的挑战。家庭在获得和协商护理系统内的改变时经常会遇到各种困难。本研究旨在了解家庭及其青年在农村社区中驾驭心理健康系统的经验。解释性现象学分析用于研究参与者如何在当地护理系统内解释他们的经验。对八户家庭进行了定性访谈。结果包括五个主要主题：青年的体验、家庭的体验、获得护理系统的途径、利益相关者之间的关系以及更大的社会观念。家庭强调了他们获得当地护理系统的经验以及他们希望加强社区准入和伙伴关系的愿望。研究结果表明，当地系统应鼓励优先考虑家庭的声音。
