Empowering Recovery: Evidence-Based Social Work Interventions for Mental Health Patients in Saudi Arabia
Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: Mental health disorders remain a significant public health challenge in Saudi Arabia, where cultural stigma and limited resources often complicate the provision of mental health services. This paper explores the role of evidence-based social work interventions in mental health recovery in Saudi Arabia, emphasizing culturally competent practices that empower patients and enhance treatment outcomes. Through a review of existing research, the paper highlights the effectiveness of interventions such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), psychosocial support, case management, family therapy, community-based approaches, and trauma-informed care. It also discusses the importance of integrating religious and cultural values in the therapeutic process. Ultimately, the paper advocates for a comprehensive, multi-disciplinary approach to mental health care, emphasizing the need for ongoing development of social work practice in the region.
Source: Journal of Ecohumanism
Authors: Mubarak Hozam Jery Alkahtani, Ayidh Nashi Mater Alotaibi, Mohammed Saeed Abdullah Almurayri, Waflah Nasser Alhalf, Alya Jamaan Saeed Alghamdi, Shikha Fahad Saud Alhamed, Hoda Abdullah Hamdi, Ahlam Faris Ayed Alamri, Tahani Abdullah Alhumaily, Saud Saad A Alharthi, Monifah Sulimman Radhi Alanazi, Shikha Saad Alabdulhadi
Language: English
Subfield: Public Administration
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W4407076824