Abstract
The move from institutional care to community care for those with a mental illness has led to an increase in the numbers of people with a mental illness residing in and seeking support in the community, It was clear from a study that we have just completed for the NSW Association for Mental Health, that for many people, much of this support and continuity of care came from support groups Although an integral part of continuing care for many people, support groups are not formally recognised as prOViding this care The role played by support groups is centrol to recovery from a mental illness and that support groups and neiworks should be formally recognised as fUlfilling on important role in continuing care of people living with a mental illness.
Original language | English |
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Journal | Network: The Official Journal of the Australian Psychological Society College of Community Psychologists |
Publication status | Published - 2002 |
Keywords
- mental illness
- mental health services
- New South Wales
- communities
- self-help groups