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| Published: June 21, 2024
A Compilation of Case Reports of The Reintegration of Persons with Mental Illness with Their Family Members
MPhil Scholar, Department of Psychiatric Social Work, DIMHANS Google Scholar More about the auther
Associate Professor and I/C HOD, Department of Psychiatric Social Work, DIMHANS Google Scholar More about the auther
Professor and HOD, Department of Psychiatry, DIMHANS Google Scholar More about the auther
Psychiatric Social Worker, DIMHANS Google Scholar More about the auther
Assistant Professor, Department of Psychiatric Social Work, DIMHANS Google Scholar More about the auther
MPhil Scholar, Department of Psychiatric Social Work, DIMHANS Google Scholar More about the auther
DIP: 18.01.329.20241202
DOI: 10.25215/1202.329
ABSTRACT
Introduction: Homelessness intersects with mental health issues, posing significant challenges to achieving the objectives outlined in the National Mental Health Policy. This study explores recent advancements in technology and collaborative initiatives aimed at facilitating family reintegration for homeless individuals with mental illnesses, particularly schizophrenia. Drawing on case reports from a tertiary care mental health setting in North Karnataka, the study analyzes successful reintegration efforts and discusses their implications for future interventions and policies. Objectives: To investigate recent advancements in technology and collaborative initiatives aimed at facilitating family reintegration and to present case reports illustrating successful reintegration efforts at a tertiary care mental health setting in North Karnataka. Methodology: Case reports of successful reintegration efforts are analyzed. Findings: This study highlights the complex nature of the reintegration process for individuals with mental illness. Technological advancements, such as online voter lists and digital communication tools, offer efficient means for family tracing and communication. Conclusion: This study underscores the importance of addressing the complex challenges faced by individuals with mental illness experiencing homelessness. Through a combination of technological innovations, interdisciplinary collaboration, and ethical considerations, successful reintegration efforts can be realized.
Keywords
Technology-Enabled Reintegration, Unknown, Family Reintegration, Psychiatric Social Work Intervention, Homelessness
This is an Open Access Research distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (www.creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0), which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any Medium, provided the original work is properly cited.
© 2024, Y. Bharadwaj H.S., Koujalgi, S.R., Nayak, R.B., Patil, P., Ananthramu, B.G. & Kittur, K.S.
Received: May 08, 2024; Revision Received: June 16, 2024; Accepted: June 21, 2024
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ISSN 2348-5396
ISSN 2349-3429
18.01.329.20241202
10.25215/1202.329
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Published in Volume 12, Issue 2, April-June, 2024