title: A discharge group for chronically mentally ill. Easing the way.
abstract: 1. Chronically mentally ill clients have unique needs for discharge planning due to their lack of resources and poor social skills. 2. A weekly group focused on discharge needs can assist patients in planning and solving problems. 3. A psychoeducational approach is used, including video tapes, role playing, group discussion, and guest speakers. 4. Topics for discussion include medication compliance, employment, housing, loneliness, aftercare, and fear of failure.
authors.affiliation: Ancora Psychiatric Hospital, New Jersey 08037-9699.
authors.forename: J M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Hochberger
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Fisher-James
mesh_terms: D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D000328:Adult; D000359:Aftercare / Q000592:standards; D002908:Chronic Disease; D004651:Employment; D005239:Fear; D005260:Female; D006798:Housing / Q000592:standards; D006801:Humans; D008132:Loneliness; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000451:nursing* / Q000523:psychology; D010349:Patient Compliance; D010351:Patient Discharge / Q000592:standards*; D011568:Psychiatric Nursing / Q000379:methods; D011615:Psychotherapy, Group / Q000458:organization & administration*