Mental Health Treatment Experiences and Expectations in Foster Care: A Qualitative Investigation

This study explores perspectives on mental health treatment experiences and expectations for youth in foster care and their foster parents. In-depth interviews were conducted and identified for major themes: (1) the dual stigma of foster care and mental health care; (2) the lack of engagement in men...

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Published in:Journal of public child welfare 2014-10, Vol.8 (5), p.539-559
Main Authors: Jee, Sandra H., Conn, Anne-Marie, Toth, Sheree, Szilagyi, Moira A., Chin, Nancy P.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Biological and medical sciences
Child clinical studies
child welfare
Expectations
Foster care
Health care delivery
Medical sciences
Mental health care
Miscellaneous
organizations/systems
Primary care
Psychology. Psychoanalysis. Psychiatry
Psychopathology. Psychiatry
Psychotherapy
Trust
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Summary:This study explores perspectives on mental health treatment experiences and expectations for youth in foster care and their foster parents. In-depth interviews were conducted and identified for major themes: (1) the dual stigma of foster care and mental health care; (2) the lack of engagement in mental health therapy; (3) trust issues with the therapist and other individuals; and (4) the desire to integrate mental health services with primary care services. These results have implications for mental health service delivery and suggest opportunities to improve mental health treatment through an integrated care approach.
ISSN:1554-8732
1554-8740
DOI:10.1080/15548732.2014.931831