In forensic mental health care (FMHC), family caregivers perceive themselves as burdened in their relationships with the service user (the member illness) and by difficult collaboration healthcare professionals (HCPs). There is a political objective to involve this group treatment of care. To improve caregiver involvement FMHC, research about perceptions needed. This study aims explore caregivers' interactions HCPs. The method used was qualitative. Semi-structured, in-depth interviews 12...

This study investigated adolescents’ Quality of Life and mental health needs during the first weeks in a closed institution for mandatory care treatment to inform (gender-specific) rehabilitation. Questionnaires concerning socio-demographic variables, were administered (n = 182; 90 boys 92 girls; mean age 16.2). Given high prevalence this population their significant negative correlation with QoL, we argue holistic view on rehabilitation broaden aims youth forensic by including not only...

De-institutionalization of psychiatric care has greatly increased the role family members in recovery pathways Persons labeled as Not Criminally Responsible (PNCR). However, supporting PNCR forensic remains understudied. Scarce evidence indicates that have to deal with stigma and endure specific burdens (i.e., symptom-specific, financial, social, emotional). Recovery-focused research showed both persons a severe mental illness develop parallel each other are characterized by similar helpful...

This study investigates therapeutic factors of a Family Support Group ( FSG ) intervention for family members mentally ill offenders. Seventeen completed the ‘Group Therapeutic Factors‐Client Questionnaire’ GTF ‐ CQ ‐28) during four sessions two s. Results indicate that experienced following over course treatment: relational climate, interactional confirmation, expressing and experiencing mutual positive feelings, forgetting own problems, hope from seeing progress in others, guidance...

To date, there is a lack of family interventions for members persons with mental illness who offended (PMIO). With the aim addressing this issue, Family Support Group (FSG) has been developed. The current pilot study investigated impact two FSGs PMIO in relation to quality life, burden, coping strategies, and resilience. completed several questionnaires (i.e. WHOQOL-BREF, ZBI-22, CERQ, RS-nl) both before after group intervention. A total 20 participated FSGs. results indicated that...

Objective Connectedness is placed at the heart of recovery process in mental health care. However, regard to persons labeled not criminally responsible (NCR), considerations and connectedness remain background. The aim this study understand explore how individuals experience connectedness. Research method Sixty-seven in-depth interviews were examined thematically analyzed. Results Interviews revealed emotional, functional personal as categories connectedness, each with different qualitative...

In recent years, a growing trend to consider strengths and protective factors in studies on desistance from crime has emerged. The present study explores three formerly detained adolescents’ narratives, aiming tease out how Quality of Life (QoL) interact pathways towards “better life.” narratives suggest that the journey better life is highly individual, may unfold via multiple characterized by an ambivalent relationship between QoL desistance. Alongside importance individual aspects social...

Despite advancements in promoting family engagement mental health settings, limited involvement of members persists forensic healthcare. Forensic healthcare professionals face various barriers engaging families, including a patient-centered approach and resource constraints. However, understanding exists professionals' experiences with engagement, which is crucial for improving care practices this setting. Consequently, study investigates the evolution from 2015 to 2021 Flanders, Belgium....

Family Support Groups (FSGs) are developed for family members of mentally ill offenders. This study investigates treatment expectations and experiences an FSG. were interviewed before ( n = 20) after 17) attending Results show that hesitated or curious about the FSG, expected to receive peer support universality problems, information advice thought safety respect group. experienced as helpful because it was supportive, they gained new insights felt relieved satisfied. Many see guidance...

Family members of offenders with a mental illness experience serious emotional, social, financial, and psychological burdens. They have to deal both rollercoaster emotions double stigma for which they need support. However, until now, few family interventions been developed in forensic settings because face particular challenges. Therefore, support group ( FSG ) has dealing the judicial order their relative. The present article describes treatment protocol an is based on multi‐family format...

Available research emphasizes the importance of getting a systematic overview inpatient aggression in forensic psychiatric care. However, same does not focus on how registration should be introduced clinical practice. To facilitate use instruments, it is very relevant to gain insight into perspective staff members introduction these instruments daily Additionally, preconditions for achieving successful implementation can considered. Therefore, this study aims instrument—that is, MOAS—in...