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Comparative Study
. 1987 Fall;12(4):275-83.
doi: 10.1093/hsw/12.4.275.
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- DOI: 10.1093/hsw/12.4.275
Comparative Study
Comparison of self-help groups for mental health
L F Kurtz et al. Health Soc Work. 1987 Fall.
Abstract
This study examines and compares three international mental health self-help organizations: Recovery, Inc., Emotions Anonymous, and GROW International. The authors investigated membership characteristics, ideologies, meeting procedures, and the organizational characteristics of degree of centralization and formalization, roles of professionals, and sources of funding. The findings suggest differences in what types of clients benefit from participation in each of the three organizations, and counter criticisms of self-help groups.
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