Svetlana Yampolskaya, PhD, research professor; Linda M. Callejas, PhD, associate research professor; and Connie Walker-Egea, PhD, assistant research professor, all in the Department of Child and Family Studies, presented findings from the study titled "Predictors of Treatment Completion Among Clients Involved in the U.S. Public Mental Health System" at the 33rd in Madrid, Spain.
The study focused on identifying predictors of treatment completion for individuals receiving mental health and/or substance use treatment from state-administered service providers in Indiana.
Results indicated that individuals who simultaneously received both substance use and mental health treatment had the greatest likelihood of successfully completing treatment. Additionally, participants involved in support groups and mutual support programs had higher odds of completion. In contrast, individuals with multiple mental health disorders and those who received inpatient treatment for mental health conditions were less likely to complete treatment.
Overall, the findings suggest that promoting social support programs may be an effective strategy to increase adherence to treatment.
This study extends findings from the Indiana Evaluation Study, led by Callejas, which examined statewide efforts to expand the behavioral health workforce and improve the quality of services for residents with behavioral health needs.