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Community intervention with the elderly: a social network approach

J E Garrison, J A Howe

    Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
    |July 1, 1976
    PubMed
    Summary

    This study introduces Network Sessions, a social systems approach to help elderly individuals experiencing psychiatric distress. The technique leverages the collective resources of the client's social network for problem-solving.

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    Area of Science:

    • Gerontology
    • Psychiatry
    • Social Systems Theory

    Background:

    • Elderly individuals often face psychiatric distress.
    • Traditional therapeutic approaches may not fully address social determinants.
    • A social systems perspective offers a framework for understanding complex issues.

    Observation:

    • A novel technique, the "Network Session," is presented.
    • This method involves a mental health professional, the elderly client, and their social network.
    • The session aims to mobilize collective resources for therapeutic benefit.

    Findings:

    • The Network Session facilitates the utilization of instrumental and affective resources within a client's social network.
    • This approach assumes that solutions to predicaments are embedded in social connections.
    • A case report illustrates the practical application and potential efficacy of the technique.

    Implications:

    • This technique offers a new therapeutic modality for geriatric mental health.
    • It highlights the importance of social networks in recovery and well-being for older adults.
    • The findings suggest broader applications of social systems approaches in mental health care.

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