Citation

Petryshen PM, Hawkins JD, Fronchak TA. Psychiatr. Rehabil. J. 2001; 24(3): 293-298.

Affiliation

Providence Centre, 3276 St. Clair Avenue East, Toronto, Ontario, Canada M1L 1W1. ppetrysh@providence.on.ca

Copyright

(Copyright © 2001, Center for Psychiatric Rehabilitation, Boston University)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

11315215

Abstract

The paper describes the results of an evaluation designed to determine the effectiveness of the social recreation component of a community-based mental health program. The program is for individuals with serious mental health problems, with a particular focus on those who perceive deficiencies in their social relationships. Findings showed that the individuals who participated in the program, in varying frequency, reported significant improvements in their self-ratings of loneliness, self-esteem, social functioning, satisfaction with social relations and leisure activities, as well as general life satisfaction. The association between particular program- or client-related factors and the outcome variables were examined to provide insights into why people changed. The merits and limitations of the evaluation methodology are discussed.

Language: en