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Citation:
Robinson, W. D., Geske, J., Backer, E., Jarzynka, K., Springer, P. R., & Swinton, J. (2012). Rural experiences with mental illness: Through the eyes of patients and their families..
Families, Systems & Health: The Journal of Collaborative Family Healthcare, 30
(4),
308-321.
Title:
Rural experiences with mental illness: Through the eyes of patients and their families.
Authors:
Robinson, W. D., Geske, J., Backer, E., Jarzynka, K., Springer, P. R., & Swinton, J.
Year:
2012
Journal/Publication:
Families, Systems & Health: The Journal of Collaborative Family Healthcare
Publisher:
American Psychological Association
DOI:
Full text:
Peer-reviewed?
Yes
NIDILRR-funded?
Not reported
Structured abstract:
Background:
Individuals living in rural areas often face numerous barriers in receiving treatment for mental illness: inaccessibility to providers, stigma, and limited community resources.
Purpose:
The purpose of this study was to learn about the experiences of rural patients dealing with mental illness and their family members.
Data collection & analysis:
This article used qualitative analyses.
Findings:
The authors found that with mental health in rural communities comes significant stigma, and the issues are worsened by practical challenges that limit access to proper resources.
Disabilities served:
Chronic mental illness
Populations served:
Rural and remote communities
Interventions:
Psychological counseling