Evaluation of Mental Health Services for Adults in Türkiye According to Health Professionals` Perspectives - Qualitative Study

Authors : Öznur Karaoğlu, Haydar Sur, İsmail Barış

Pages : 143-157

Doi:10.21076/vizyoner.1500320

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Publication Date : 2025-02-28

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :The study aims to evaluate mental health services provided to adults in Türkiye based on the perspectives of mental health professionals. Semi-structured, in-depth individual interviews are conducted with 22 health professionals, including psychiatrists, psychiatric nurses, clinical psychologists, and social workers. Data are evaluated using descriptive and content analysis methods. Based on the analysis, eight themes are identified. The most coded theme is “Mental Health Service Delivery and Organization”, while the most coded sub-theme is “Lack of mental health law” and “Lack of access to mental health services”. Participants emphasize the necessity for service delivery centered on the patient and their family, prioritizing preventive mental health services, and the need to increase financial resources, qualified mental health professionals, and community mental health centers to enhance service quality and access. The findings indicate the need for new regulations in mental health policies that address the needs of stakeholders. It is concluded that the neglect of the mental health dimension in the planning and organization of healthcare services hinders the opportunity to contribute to public health and therefore, it needs to be considered a priority in the protection and promotion of public health.
Keywords : Ruh Sağlığı Hizmetleri, Sağlık Politikaları, Nitel Araştırma