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Swedish Young Adults' Experiences of Psychiatric Care during Transition to Adulthood

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Abstract

The number of young adults with mental illness and the need of psychiatric care has increased during the last decades. The aim of the study was to explore young adults' experiences of psychiatric care during transition to adulthood. Individual interviews were conducted with 11 young adults and analysed according to Grounded Theory. The analyses results showed that support was a prerequisite for transition to adulthood and striving to reach recovery. By being encountered as a person and with a supportive environment, young adults can be motivated to continue care and be encouraged to express feelings.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)182-189
Number of pages8
JournalIssues in Mental Health Nursing
Volume36
Issue number3
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2015-Mar
Externally publishedYes

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  1. SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
    SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being

Swedish Standard Keywords

  • Health Sciences (303)

Keywords

  • Adolescent
  • Female
  • Grounded Theory
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Mental Disorders/psychology
  • Mental Health Services
  • Sweden
  • Transition to Adult Care
  • Young Adult

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