Perspectives of mental health professionals on kinship care for persons with mental illness in Ghana.
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| Title: | Perspectives of mental health professionals on kinship care for persons with mental illness in Ghana. |
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| Authors: | Abekah-Carter, Kwamina (AUTHOR), Ayim, Mary (AUTHOR), Cudjoe, Ebenezer (AUTHOR), Abdullah, Alhassan (AUTHOR), Chiu, Marcus Y. L. (AUTHOR) |
| Source: | International Journal of Mental Health. Dec2025, Vol. 54 Issue 4, p526-543. 18p. |
| Subjects: | Families & psychology, Mental health services, Qualitative research, Endowments, Rehabilitation of people with mental illness, Interviewing, Cultural competence, Culture, Family relations, Family roles, Hygiene, Sound recordings, Family attitudes, Attitudes of medical personnel, Research methodology, Attitudes toward mental illness, Mental health personnel, Family support, Psychology of caregivers, Psychiatric hospitals, Social support, Psychosocial factors, Social stigma, Caregiver attitudes, Activities of daily living |
| Geographic Terms: | Ghana |
| Abstract: | Globally, people with mental illness are more likely to present poor social, health and economic outcomes than the general population. While formal mental health services have been integral to the wellbeing of these vulnerable individuals, the relevance of kinship support in their lives cannot be overemphasized. Mental health practitioners play a crucial role in navigating the complex dynamics inherent in family relationships when mental illness is present. As such, their perspectives could shed light on the intricate dynamics of kinship care and emphasize the need for tailored interventions that address the diverse issues within familial contexts. In this qualitative study, the perspectives of twenty mental health professionals on kinship care for persons with severe and persistent mental illness in Ghana were explored. Data were gathered through in-depth interviews and were analyzed via content analysis. The mental health professionals mainly understood kinship care as nuclear and extended family members providing support to their ill relative, albeit mostly with reference to nuclear family support. While kinship was deemed relevant due to the bonds that tie family members, some drawbacks were noted. When working with patients and their families, mental health professionals are expected to assess the availability of kinship support from the patient's perspective in collaboration with the family members before deciding whether to integrate kinship into their support services. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Database: | Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection |
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