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Educating deinstitutionalized patients about fiscal realities

A Mueller, B Posternak, E Handler

    Hospital & Community Psychiatry
    |July 1, 1980
    PubMed
    Summary

    A financial literacy program empowered deinstitutionalized mental health clients to manage benefits and housing. Clients showed increased independence and comprehension, improving their financial decision-making skills.

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    Area of Science:

    • Rehabilitation Psychology
    • Health Services Research
    • Social Work

    Background:

    • Deinstitutionalized clients faced benefit reduction due to misinterpretation of Social Security regulations.
    • This led to financial instability for clients and their housing facilities.
    • Adult homes threatened to remove clients, jeopardizing their rehabilitation services.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To develop and implement a financial literacy training program for deinstitutionalized mental health clients.
    • To empower clients with decision-making skills regarding finances, benefits, and housing.
    • To address challenges in accessing accurate benefits information and conflicting stakeholder goals.

    Main Methods:

    • A collaborative training program was established by a mental health clinic and state hospital.
    • Curriculum covered financial management, benefits, housing, and employment options.
    • Group leaders facilitated sessions, facing challenges with information accuracy and business interests.

    Main Results:

    • Clients demonstrated high interest and comprehension of financial literacy topics.
    • Participants began exhibiting more independent behavior post-training.
    • The program aimed to mitigate risks associated with benefit changes and housing instability.

    Conclusions:

    • Financial literacy training can significantly enhance the independence of deinstitutionalized mental health clients.
    • Addressing systemic issues like benefit misinterpretation is crucial for client stability.
    • Further research is needed to optimize training and support systems for this population.

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