A Welcoming Space to Manage Crisis: The Wellness Respite Program.
J Psychosoc Nurs Ment Health Serv
; 60(11): 26-32, 2022 Nov.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1834982
ABSTRACT
The need for behavioral health care prevention, treatment, and recovery supports, including crisis alternatives, has grown and is now receiving federal support through enhanced funding. When a person experiences severe emotional distress, crisis alternatives are a viable option instead of inpatient hospitalization to address the distress and restore balance. Peer respite programs are voluntary, short-term, crisis alternatives for people experiencing mental distress. Models have evolved in response to funding and regulatory requirements, yet research is limited. The current article describes a unique peer-led program, Wellness Respite, in operation for 7 years, including data from recent satisfaction surveys and the role of nurses in the program. Implications of a home-like, short-term crisis alternative and the role of the nurse are emphasized. [Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services, 60(11), 26-32.].
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Main subject:
Psychiatric Nursing
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Mental Disorders
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Mental Health Services
Type of study:
Observational study
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Qualitative research
Limits:
Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
J Psychosoc Nurs Ment Health Serv
Year:
2022
Document Type:
Article
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