An Exploration of Facilitators and Challenges to Young Adult Engagement in a Community-Based Program for Mental Health Promotion.
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SUBMITTER: Marie Creamer A
PROVIDER: S-EPMC7262977 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jan-Dec
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An Exploration of Facilitators and Challenges to Young Adult Engagement in a Community-Based Program for Mental Health Promotion.
Marie Creamer Anne A Hughes Jean J Snow Nicole N
Global qualitative nursing research 20200101
Adolescence and young adulthood can be particularly daunting for those with mental health concerns. In one Canadian city, a community-based drop-in psychosocial mental health center (Center) was designed specifically for youth who self-identified as struggling with mental health issues. The purpose of this study was to identify the features of the program that promoted or discouraged engagement. Narrative inquiry was used to guide the project. One-on-one interviews were conducted with 10 Center ...[more]
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