A5079326804- Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes
- Schizophrenia research and treatment
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- Homelessness and Social Issues
- Dutch Social and Cultural Studies
- Mental Health Treatment and Access
- Chronic Disease Management Strategies
- Youth Substance Use and School Attendance
- Child Therapy and Development
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- Intergenerational Family Dynamics and Caregiving
- Psychiatric care and mental health services
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University College Ghent
2015-2025
Ghent University
2007-2012
The purpose of this study was to investigate whether European and American therapeutic communities (TCs) for addiction, both traditional modified, share a common perspective on what is essential in treatment using the Survey Essential Elements Questionnaire (SEEQ). sample (N = 19) gathered 2009. For 19), we used previously published research data. Despite comparable perspectives, TCs 11) scored significantly higher than their predecessors four SEEQ domains. Cluster differences were more...
Introduction Persons with substance use disorders (SUD) make up a considerable proportion of mental health care service users worldwide. Since 2010, Belgian has undergone nationwide reform (‘Title 107’) aiming to realize system that fosters more intensive collaboration, strengthens the cohesion and integration across between different services, is responsive support needs all users. Although persons SUD were named as prioritized target group, how this impacted lives recovery journeys remains...
Research on substance abuse treatment services in general reflects substantial attention to the notion of process. Despite growing popularity process studies, only a few researchers have used instruments specifically tailored measure therapeutic community (TC) process, and even fewer investigated client attributes relation early TC experiences. The aim current study is address this gap by exploring clients' in-treatment experiences determine predictors that are related using TC-specific...
Abstract Background In this article, we search for gender differences and outline a detailed profile children youngsters with emotional behavioural disorders who are placed in Flemish residential care institutes. Methods Data were collected of all placements (517 children) six semi‐residential mental health centres East Flanders, Belgium. File data (gender, age, retention, current treatment, type referral, education, intelligence, Diagnostic Statistical Manual IV‐diagnoses medication use)...
Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to summarize the main findings and conclusions four separate studies on treatment in therapeutic communities (TCs) for addictions. Design/methodology/approach first two address core characteristics TC approach: a study workable destructive elements Synanon model; comparative essential TCs addictions Europe USA. final highlight clients’ perceptions process relation retention: month influence fixed dynamic client factors; longitudinal changes perception...
The objective of the current study is to investigate association between time in treatment and participants' perceptions process therapeutic communities (TCs) for addictions. Using a linear mixed effect model, we assessed whether rate participant change was related motivation, cluster B personality traits, psychological distress. Longitudinal data were gathered among 155 adults 4 traditional TCs addictions Belgium. results provide evidence that with participants develop more profound...
Although Synanon has been extensively studied, attention seldom paid to the question of how many ex-members who left before or at its dissolution 'survived' their community and indoctrination, they now evaluate involvement. This article explores react previous affiliation Synanon, cradle therapeutic (TC) for addiction. A series critical incidents, following Synanon's public proclamation restyling itself as a religion, which led dismantlement are highlighted contrasted with achievements...
<h3>Background</h3> People with co-occurring substance use and mental disorders have multiple complex care needs. The combination of both is very frequent causes more adverse effects than either condition alone in terms needs, treatment outcomes, service access, recovery. Therefore, it necessary to assess their specific needs how these are met by professionals. <h3>Methods</h3> 562 users were recruited diverse health settings Belgium. Within a self-report questionnaire, measured using the...
ABSTRACTWhereas population ageing has been a much debated issue over the last decades, political and scientific awareness of longevity adults with intellectual disabilities is considered relatively new. When situations older people are coming into focus, attention especially drawn to medical aspects or expected challenges their for health social service providers. In that vein, prominent yet rather wicked question whether either disability care elderly services right place meet needs. This...
A Recovery Academy (RA) provides an open course offer on various themes related to recovery and resilience.
 The is any citizen with a desire learn around their mental recovery, loved ones (neighbor, family, caregiver) are welcome as well.
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 - People lived experience caregiver, teach together.
 They run the academy in co-creation.
 Partners region do subscribe key-principles of work together based principle...