Life is better but not without challenges: experiences following discharge from community-based residential mental health rehabilitation-a qualitative content analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Community-based residential mental health rehabilitation units for people experiencing severe and persistent mental illness are increasingly available in Australia. Research completed 20 years ago suggested that people leaving these services often experienced impoverished social lives and other challenges in the community. It is unclear whether contemporary consumers experience similar difficulties. This qualitative study explored contemporary consumers' experiences after leaving community-based residential services.

Methods

An inductive qualitative content analysis of individual interviews was completed with consumers 12-18 months following discharge from three community care units (CCUs) in Queensland, Australia. The interview schedule explored three questions: (1)

SUBMITTER: Parker S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11790724 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature