Group programmes in early intervention services

Abstract

Social functioning and vocation are important considerations in facilitating young people's recovery from mental illness. Such issues can be addressed within the context of psychosocial recovery group programmes. Further research is needed not only to address problems regarding client engagement but also to evaluate outcomes from participation in such programmes.

Meeting the needs? Perceived support of a nurse‐led lifestyle programme for young adults with mental illness in a primary health‐care setting

“…Previous research has stated that programmes that include social relations, such as group‐based education, represent a good nursing strategy to provide tools to improve health and recovery (Cotton et al . ; Fiorillo & Sabatini ; Knutson et al . ), but reports about this type of intervention directed at young adults with mental illness in primary health care are scarce.…”

Perspectives of a tailored lifestyle program for people with severe mental illness receiving housing support

“…Indeed, it has been suggested that increased involvement and having access to the same knowledge as the staff are important aspects to promote recovery and healthy lifestyle habits . Furthermore, social interaction is considered a good nursing strategy; also, in the present program, social relationships emerged as a key factor.…”

Outdoor adventure for young people with a mental illness

“…Previously, we have reported that those who do not attend PRGP are more likely to have a psychotic disorder, are older, unemployed, have substance use issues and have difficulty with peer relationships. 13 Clients attend groups on the basis of their interests, goals and developmental needs. 13 Those who participate in OAG are drawn from the same pool of PRGP participants.…”

“…12 The group timetable is run over an 8 to 10-week school term. The PRGP adopts a strength-based approach and utilizes collaborative goal setting, where young people attend groups according to their personal goals, interests and developmental needs (for further description of PRGP and sample timetable, see Cotton et al 13 ).…”