Meanings of well-being from the perspectives of youth recently diagnosed with psychosis.
Title | Meanings of well-being from the perspectives of youth recently diagnosed with psychosis. |
Publication Type | Journal Article |
Year of Publication | 2014 |
Authors | Lal S, Ungar M, Malla A, Frankish J, Suto M |
Journal | J Ment Health |
Volume | 23 |
Issue | 1 |
Pagination | 25-30 |
Date Published | 2014 Feb |
ISSN | 1360-0567 |
Keywords | Adult, Emotions, Female, Humans, Male, Personal Satisfaction, Psychotic Disorders, Self Concept, Young Adult |
Abstract | BACKGROUND: The phenomenon of well-being has attracted a surge of attention in mental health policy, clinical practice and research internationally. Yet, the definitions of well-being remain elusive, and there is limited understanding on its meanings from the perspectives of youth mental health service users.OBJECTIVE: This study explored the meanings of well-being from the perspectives of youth mental health service users diagnosed with psychosis in the past 3 years.METHODS: Using a qualitative approach, we conducted semi-structured interviews and participant-photography elicited focus groups with 17 youth recruited from an early intervention program for psychoses and a mental health program specializing in the delivery of psychiatric services to street youth. Analysis combined the methods of constructivist grounded theory and narrative inquiry.FINDINGS: The findings illustrate five key themes in participants' conceptualizations of well-being: multidimensionality; active oriented states; social environment; identity; and normality. Dimensions of well-being identified in participants' accounts include: psychological, physical, emotional, moral/virtuous, financial/material, spiritual, and social aspects.CONCLUSIONS: Our heuristic framework for conceptualizing well-being, grounded in the narrative accounts of youth participants, can inform the future planning and design of interventions, research, and outcome measures pertaining to the well-being of youth recently diagnosed with psychosis. |
DOI | 10.3109/09638237.2013.841866 |
Alternate Journal | J Ment Health |
PubMed ID | 24484189 |