Caregivers as money managers for adults with severe mental illness: how treatment providers can help.
Published
Journal Article
OBJECTIVE: To review the prevalence, benefits, and problems associated with families who, either informally or formally as representative payees, manage money for adults with severe mental illness. METHODS: Based on empirical research and clinical cases, suggestions are offered for minimizing downsides and capitalizing upon benefits of family money management. RESULTS: The findings and case vignettes demonstrate four specific strategies for treatment providers: facilitating collaboration, increasing knowledge about disability funds, improving money-management skills, and developing plans for financial decision-making. CONCLUSION: By following these recommendations and becoming aware of whether their clients had family money managers, clinicians can promote independent functioning and family support for a substantial number of people with severe mental illness.
Full Text
Duke Authors
Cited Authors
- Elbogen, EB; Wilder, C; Swartz, MS; Swanson, JW
Published Date
- March 2008
Published In
Volume / Issue
- 32 / 2
Start / End Page
- 104 - 110
PubMed ID
- 18349329
Pubmed Central ID
- 18349329
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
- 1042-9670
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
- 10.1176/appi.ap.32.2.104
Language
- eng
Conference Location
- United States