TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2003//
TI  - Gaps in service in the recognition and treatment of depression and suicidal ideation within a four-county area
JO  - Perspectives in psychiatric care
A1  - Raingruber, Bonnie
SP  - 151
EP  - 162
VL  - 39
IS  - 4
N2  - PURPOSE: To examine gaps in service in the treatment of depression and suicidal ideation.  METHODS: A phenomenological investigation of clients' (n = 10) and service providers' (n = 40) perspectives.  FINDINGS: Compartmentalized systems of care and lack of continuity between inpatient and outpatient treatment contributed to a sense of frustration in both groups. Receiving mental health care was likened to being given a broken-apart puzzle with individual pieces shuffling around in a box. Little bits of help are available, but none of them mesh.  CONCLUSIONS: Comprehensive solutions are needed if the human and social implications of depression are to be addressed.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 0031-5990
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1744-6163.2003.00151.x
ID  - ref1
ER  -