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Who goes to GROW?

P J Shannon1, D L Morrison

  • 1Fremantle Hospital, WA.

The Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry
|March 1, 1990
PubMed
Summary

This study assessed the mental health of GROW (Growth, Recovery, and Wellbeing) program participants in Western Australia. Results indicate the program serves individuals with significant mental health challenges, suggesting its effectiveness in reaching this population.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychiatry and Mental Health
  • Community Support Programs
  • Rehabilitation Services

Background:

  • The GROW self-help group, established 30 years ago in Sydney, aims to aid mental health rehabilitation.
  • Concerns exist regarding the effectiveness of GROW in facilitating patient rehabilitation.
  • Previous Australia-wide surveys provide demographic context for GROW participants.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the current mental health status of individuals attending GROW in Western Australia.
  • To determine if GROW is effectively reaching and assisting individuals with mental health conditions.

Main Methods:

  • A questionnaire-based study was conducted among GROW attenders in Western Australia.
  • The General Health Questionnaire (GHQ) and a Work, Leisure, and Family Life Questionnaire were utilized.
  • Demographic data and prior medical treatment for nervous conditions were collected.

Main Results:

  • A high response rate of 93% was achieved, with demographics mirroring national surveys.
  • GROW attenders exhibited higher levels of dysfunction compared to the general population on key questionnaires.
  • Men, on average, reported higher dysfunction scores than women; 50-70% had prior treatment for nervous conditions.

Conclusions:

  • The findings suggest that GROW is successfully engaging individuals experiencing significant mental morbidity.
  • The study supports the role of GROW in providing support for a population with substantial mental health needs.
  • Further research may explore specific rehabilitation outcomes within the GROW program.

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