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Degree

Doctor of Education, Ashland University, College of Education, 2012.

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to examine mental health consumers' perspectives on traditional mental health services versus peer-run services. Three mental health consumers, a family member of each, and a mental health worker of each were selected using purposive selection and were interviewed one time each about traditional mental health services and peer-run services. Several themes emerged in addition to traditional mental health services and peer-run services, including alcohol and other drugs (AOD), family issues, boundaries and ethics, and medication issues. I found that these mental health consumers preferred traditional mental health services over peer-run services. The limitations of the study included the small sample size and purposive sampling which could affect validity. Future research directions should include the connection between mental health consumers and AOD and the effectiveness of peer-run services as an adjunct therapy for mental illness.

Subject Headings

Mental Health; Social Work

Keywords

persons with mental illness; peer-run services; traditional mental health services; AOD; qualitative study; family issues; mental health outreach centers; mental health drop-in centers

Committee / Advisors

Carla Edlefson, PhD (Committee Chair)
Carla Abreu-Ellis, PhD (Committee Member)
Jane Piirto, PhD (Committee Member)
Cynthia Bowman, PhD (Committee Member)

Pages

140p.

Document number: ashland1352125523
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