Related Experiment Video
Updated: Jan 6, 2026

A New Method for Inducing a Depression-Like Behavior in Rats
Published on: February 22, 2018
Relationship Between Volunteering and Perceived General Health of Individuals with Serious Mental Illness
1College of Social Work, University of Tennessee, 193 Polk Avenue, Suite E, Nashville, TN, 37210, USA.
Abstract:
Volunteering has been found to be a significant predictor of improved health among the general population. Yet, little is known about the relationship between volunteering and perceived general health among individuals with serious mental illness (SMI). Using data obtained from the 2014 California Health Interview Survey (N = 1127), this study examined the extent to which volunteering is associated with perceived general health of individuals with SMI. Study findings indicate that individuals who engage in volunteering are more likely to report better health status when compared to those who do not engage in volunteering.
Related Concept Videos
Social Relationships and Well-Being
Traits, Mood, and Subjective Wellbeing
Neuroticism and...
Community Based Intervention
Foundations of Community Mental Health Programs
Central to the success of community-based interventions is the...
Self-Help Support Groups
Accessibility and Cost-Effectiveness
One of the primary strengths of self-help...
Concepts of Health and Illness
Dimensions of Health and Illness

