Date of Award

6-2020

Document Type

Project

Degree Name

Master of Social Work

Department

School of Social Work

First Reader/Committee Chair

Armando Barragán, PhD, MSW

Abstract

This study focused on individuals who have been diagnosed with a mental health condition and are currently engaged in mental health services in the local community. The research question was to determine if a correlation exists between individuals who participate in recovery-oriented services and the rate of engagement to psychiatric services. The research was a descriptive study design. The data gathered was quantitative as it is based on survey data which was selected using snowball sampling. The researchers reviewed 72 surveys administered to mental health professionals at outpatient mental health clinics throughout Southern California. Using the Pearson coefficient test, the study found a strong correlation between individuals who participate in recovery-oriented services and the rate of engagement to psychiatric services, r = .59, n = 69, p =.00. The study can impact social work because the findings of the study may be key to assist social workers and social service agencies within the community to identify potential barriers that may contribute to disengagement of mental health services.

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