Abstract
![CDATA[Interviews conducted with twenty eight young men who had experienced a mental health issue revealed that self help support groups offered participants emotional and practical support; information on mental health matters; the opportunity to relate to the mental health experiences of others; inspiration and hope; strong social networks; and a reminder of the importance of self-care in the management of mental health issues.]]
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Youth work & social diversity |
Editors | Rob White |
Place of Publication | Hobart, Tas. |
Publisher | Australian Clearinghouse for Youth Studies |
Pages | 131-146 |
Number of pages | 16 |
ISBN (Print) | 9781875236633 |
Publication status | Published - 2010 |
Keywords
- social work with youth