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Susan L Hutchinson1, Lara Fenton2
1School of Health and Human Performance, Dalhousie University, 6230 South Street, Halifax, NS, B3H 4R2, Canada. Susan.Hutchinson@dal.ca.
Community Mental Health Journal
|September 2, 2017
Summary
Recreation programs for adults with mental illness can improve well-being by addressing participation barriers and fostering inclusive environments. Promising practices focus on supportive settings and overcoming individual challenges.
Area of Science:
- Mental Health Research
- Recreational Therapy
- Community Psychology
Background:
- Adults with mental illness often face barriers to participating in recreational programs.
- Recreation offers significant benefits for mental well-being.
- Understanding program structures is key to maximizing these benefits.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify promising practices in recreation-oriented programs for adults with mental illness.
- To explore how these programs address participation barriers.
- To examine the creation of safe and inclusive environments within these programs.
Main Methods:
- Environmental scan of Canadian programs for adults with mental illness.
- Semi-structured interviews with ten program coordinators in community mental health settings.
- Thematic analysis to construct 'promising practices'.
Main Results:
- Identified four key themes of promising practices.
- Barriers to individual participation and their solutions were detailed.
- Characteristics of welcoming and supportive environments were elucidated.
- Programming structures that enhance mental well-being were explored.
Conclusions:
- Recreation programs can be optimized for adults with mental illness by focusing on specific promising practices.
- Addressing individual barriers and cultivating inclusive environments are crucial for program success.
- These findings can inform the development and improvement of recreational interventions for mental health.
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