Abstract
While the majority of women with mental health problems (MHPs) are mothers, little is known about the community integration
(CI) of these women and their children. Given that poorer mental health status has been linked with lower CI, CI has become
a long standing goal of mental health policy. Data from a national survey examined the association of maternal mental health
status with the physical, social, and psychological integration of families. After adjusting for sociodemographics, mothers
with MHPs reported similar physical integration but less social and psychological integration. Interventions focused on improving
social networks, scarce resources, and neighborhood safety are needed for families impacted by maternal MHPs.
(CI) of these women and their children. Given that poorer mental health status has been linked with lower CI, CI has become
a long standing goal of mental health policy. Data from a national survey examined the association of maternal mental health
status with the physical, social, and psychological integration of families. After adjusting for sociodemographics, mothers
with MHPs reported similar physical integration but less social and psychological integration. Interventions focused on improving
social networks, scarce resources, and neighborhood safety are needed for families impacted by maternal MHPs.
- Content Type Journal Article
- Category Original Article
- Pages 1-12
- DOI 10.1007/s10488-011-0386-4
- Authors
- Sara Wiesel Cullen, School of Social Policy & Practice, University of Pennsylvania, 3815 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104-6179, USA
- Phyllis L. Solomon, School of Social Policy & Practice, University of Pennsylvania, 3701 Locust Walk, Philadelphia, PA 19104-6214, USA
- Journal Administration and Policy in Mental Health and Mental Health Services Research
- Online ISSN 1573-3289
- Print ISSN 0894-587X