Prior Experiences of Behavioral Health Treatment among Uninsured Young Adults Served in a Psychiatric Crisis Setting

Sarah Carter Narendorf, Richard Wagner, Nicole Fedoravicius, Micki Washburn

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Abstract

This study qualitatively explored the past treatment experiences of uninsured young adults who sought public emergency psychiatric care. Qualitative interviews were conducted with a racially diverse sample of 55 young adults (ages 18–25) using a semi-structured interview guide, and analyzed using a team-based open coding approach. Findings emerged in three broad areas—provider-related factors, treatment-related factors, and environmental factors. Young adults talked about the importance of providers respecting and listening to them, the perceived advantages and disadvantages of therapy and medication treatment, and aspects of the environment that resulted in positive and negative experiences, particularly in inpatient settings. Providers need to convey respect and caring that transcends job duties and provide tangible skills and supports.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)782-792
Number of pages11
JournalCommunity mental health journal
Volume53
Issue number7
DOIs
StatePublished - Oct 1 2017

Keywords

  • Crisis care
  • Treatment experience
  • Uninsured
  • Young adult

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Health(social science)
  • Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health
  • Psychiatry and Mental health

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