Family Empowerment:An Action Research on Promoting Social Inclusion for People with Mental Disorders in Rural China
People with mental disorders residing in rural areas commonly encounter the dual challenges of inadequate provision of public services and social exclusion.Drawing upon the community mental rehabilitation project implemented in two villages located in Y County,Kunming,this study aims to explore a viable approach towards community rehabilitation and social inclusion for rural individuals with mental disorders through action research.The findings are as follows:Firstly,the fundamental intervention unit for social inclusion among mentally disabled individuals in rural areas is the family,and the essential strategy for social inclusion is family empowerment.This involves enhancing family capabilities and improving community conditions.On one hand,it involves strengthening families'abilities in disease management,emotional regulation,vocational skills development,social skills enhancement,and identity recognition;on the other hand,it encompasses providing families with accessible healthcare services,opportunities for community engagement,and employment while reducing societal stigma.Secondly,achieving social inclusion among rural individuals with mental disorders is a multidimensional process that requires situational practices.Family empowerment can stimulate subjective participation from families within communities by expanding their space for involvement and promoting multidimensional social inclusion encompassing behavior management,livelihood improvement,and enhanced social relationships among rehabilitated individuals.
social inclusionmental health rehabilitationfamily empowerment
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维普
