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Experiences of people with aphasia in accessing mental health services
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BackgroundAphasia affects psychological health and wellbeing, yet few people with aphasia access mental health services due to barriers in accessing and receiving psychological care.AimsTo better understand the perspectives of people with aphasia who have experience with mental health providers and services.Methods & ProceduresA qualitative design with reflexive thematic analysis was employed. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with thirteen people with varying severities of aphasia who had received mental health treatment post-aphasia.Outcomes & ResultsTwo key themes were identified. Theme 1: I think that my aphasia, it it magnifies it emphasizes the lack of focus on mental health, damaging interactions people with aphasia experience in healthcare, and barriers to accessing services. Theme 2: Once you say it, it actually lessens the power of it outlines the journey of people with aphasia toward inner strength and resiliency, moving from internalization of mental health problems toward feeling capable despite aphasia.ConclusionEarly screening and discussion of mental health in aphasia rehabilitation, including referrals to mental health providers, is important. Training for providers working with people with aphasia should focus on inherent strengths of counselors. Speech-language pathologists are uniquely positioned to promote interdisciplinary collaboration in this space.
Keywords:
Aphasia
qualitative research
mental health
counseling
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