Family Influences on Treatment Refusal in School-linked Mental Health Services |
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Authors: | Mary L Keeley Brenda A Wiens |
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Institution: | (1) Department of Clinical and Health Psychology, University of Florida, P.O. Box 100165, Gainesville, FL 32610-0165, USA;(2) Health Science Center, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA |
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Abstract: | This study analyzed family influences on treatment refusal in school-linked mental health services (SLMHS). Specifically,
it assessed whether levels of family cohesion, conflict, and organization were related to whether a family refused to initiate
recommended treatment. Children (N = 133) referred for emotional and behavioral problems and their families participated. Results indicated that (1) family
environment factors explained a significant amount of variance in treatment refusal after controlling for demographic factors,
(2) families of children with predominantly internalizing symptoms were at greater risk for refusing treatment than families
of children with predominantly externalizing symptoms, and (3) lower level of family cohesion was an individual risk factor
for refusing treatment. Incorporating an evaluation of family environment within SLMHS assessments may aid in the identification
of areas wherein intervention may be beneficial in preventing treatment refusal. |
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Keywords: | Family influences Assessment Treatment refusal School-linked mental health services Cohesion |
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