Introducing community-based mental health support in Serbia: A qualitative study on experiences and needs of long-term psychiatric users.

Biljana Stanković, Petar Lukić, Irena Stojadinović, Jasmina Bogdanović, Maša Vukčević Marković

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Biljana StankovićFaculty of Philosophy, Department of Psychology, University of Belgrade, Serbia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6778-4976

Petar LukićFaculty of Philosophy, Department of Psychology, University of Belgrade, Serbia.

Irena StojadinovićFaculty of Philosophy, Department of Psychology, University of Belgrade, Serbia.

Jasmina BogdanovićInstitute of Mental Health, Belgrade, Serbia.

Maša Vukčević MarkovićFaculty of Philosophy, Department of Psychology, University of Belgrade, Serbia.

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Background: Mental health (MH) system in Serbia still relies heavily on the medical model with very restricted availability of community-based support. The aim of this study was to provide insight into the everyday experiences and unmet needs of psychiatric users suffering from schizophrenia spectrum disorders in Serbia who are also users of community MH services. Method: We recruited the participants ( Results: Three broad themes relevant to participants' well-being and quality of life were identified: leading a meaningful and fulfilled life; the importance of continuity of socialisation and support; and maintaining control and a sense of agency. Community MH services have markedly figured in facilitating all three dimensions. Conclusions: Findings suggest that providing continuous services that address the users' need to engage in activities that give them meaning and purpose, provide socialisation and peer support, and promote their autonomy and agency can play a vital role in advancing the process of recovery and well-being of long-term psychiatric users.

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community-based mental health supportlong-term psychiatric usersqualitative researchschizophrenia spectrum disorders

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PMID39464561

DOI10.1017/gmh.2024.81

PMCPMC11505036

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