2015
DOI: 10.1016/j.apnu.2014.11.007
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‘You Just Lose the People You Know’: Relationship Loss and Mental Illness

Abstract: The purpose of this qualitative study was to explore the nature, scope and consequences of losses resulting from mental illness. This paper presents findings from a key theme of this study-the loss of relationships. Thematic analysis revealed two categories: loss of intimate relationships, which included subcategories of (i) spouses/partners, (ii) children/parenthood, (iii) family, and (iv) friends; and (2) people within the community, such as people at church and support groups. Relationships are seen as one … Show more

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“…The geographical locations and the number of studies conducted were: UK (n=5), 49,56,59,61,64 USA (n=4), 48,51,54,58 Australia (n=4), 46,47,60,63 Canada (n=2), 57,66 India (n=1), 50 Israel (n=1), 55 Netherlands (n=1), 53 New Zealand (n=1), 52 Slovenia (n=1), 65 and Sweden (n=1). 62 The methodologies used included qualitative description, [49][50][51][52]56,59,[61][62][63] multiple case study, 46 single case study, 54,58 participatory action research, 47 phenomenology, 48,60,64,65 and grounded theory. 53,55,57,66 Sample sizes ranged from one to 146 participants.…”
Section: Characteristics Of Included Studiesmentioning
confidence: 99%
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“…The geographical locations and the number of studies conducted were: UK (n=5), 49,56,59,61,64 USA (n=4), 48,51,54,58 Australia (n=4), 46,47,60,63 Canada (n=2), 57,66 India (n=1), 50 Israel (n=1), 55 Netherlands (n=1), 53 New Zealand (n=1), 52 Slovenia (n=1), 65 and Sweden (n=1). 62 The methodologies used included qualitative description, [49][50][51][52]56,59,[61][62][63] multiple case study, 46 single case study, 54,58 participatory action research, 47 phenomenology, 48,60,64,65 and grounded theory. 53,55,57,66 Sample sizes ranged from one to 146 participants.…”
Section: Characteristics Of Included Studiesmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…58 One study used case notes 56 and another utilized focus groups. 52 The data analysis techniques used were thematic analysis, 47,49,51,52,56,[61][62][63] content analysis, 50,59 case study analysis, 46,54,58 constant comparison analysis 53,55,57,66 and phenomenological analysis. 48,60,64,65 Review Findings was derived out of thirty-six findings which were divided into four categories.…”
Section: Characteristics Of Included Studiesmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…The onset of mental health difficulties is often followed by the breakdown of relationships, including romantic relationships (Baker & Procter, 2015), and people with psychosis experience significantly higher levels of loneliness compared to the general population (Chrostek, Grygiel, Anczewska, Wci orka, & Switaj, 2016). People with psychosis may struggle to form romantic relationships for a number of reasons.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…We can define ourselves through our relationships. When our relationships "break" through dissolution or death we can feel broken inside and relationship loss for older adults is suggested to have a negative impact on mental health (Baker and Procter, 2015) as well as contribute to complicated grief (Kessler, 2015).…”
Section: Social or Spiritualmentioning
confidence: 99%