title: Social networks for women with serious mental illness.
abstract: Assessment of ways to work with situations as they exist, and capitalizing on positive factors or strengths within the client's life context, may enhance the nurse-client relationship, and the likelihood of positive outcomes. It is important to identify "natural helpers" and "natural community resources," such as churches and adult centers within the community and to assess the actual and potential contributions and needs of these resources.
authors.forename: J M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Pickens
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001714:Bipolar Disorder; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D011568:Psychiatric Nursing; D011618:Psychotic Disorders; D012657:Self-Help Groups; D012720:Severity of Illness Index; D016387:Women's Health