Perceptions of Personal Well-Being Among Youth Accessing Residential or Intensive Home-Based Treatment

• NCJ Number: 243514
• Journal: Residential Treatment for Children & Youth Volume: 30 Issue: 1 Dated: January - March 2013 Pages: 1-22
• Author(s): Michele Preyde, M.S.W., Ph.D.; Hanna Watkins, H.B.A.; Graham Ashbourne, M.S.W., R.S.W.; Kelly Lazure, M.S.W., R.S.W., M.Ed.; Jeff Carter, Ph.D.; Randy Penny, M.S.W., R.S.W.; Sara White, Ph.D.; Karen Frensch, M.Sc.; Gary Cameron, Ph.D.
• Date Published: February 2013
• Length: 22 pages
• Publication Format: Article
• Publication Type: Report (Study/Research)
• Language: English
• Country: United States of America

Annotation

The purpose of this report was to explore perceptions of youth's mental health, life satisfaction, and outlook for the future.

Abstract

The outcomes of youth accessing residential treatment or intensive home-based treatment are varied. Understanding youth's perceptions of their well-being may inform service. The purpose of this report was to explore perceptions of youth's mental health, life satisfaction, and outlook for the future. Youth reported ongoing struggles with mental health disorders, depression in particular, though youth also reported a sense of well-being and a positive outlook for the future. Many youth were able to articulate the improvements in their mental health and functioning after accessing intensive mental health treatment. Youth also divulged perceptions of their treatment and care. Implications are discussed. Abstract published by arrangement with Taylor and Francis.