Sex Education Groups in a Psychiatric Day Hospital: Clinical Observations

Although the prevalence of sexual dysfunction is high among individuals diagnosed with severe and chronic mental illness, the topic of sexuality is often not part of standard psychiatric assessment. Discussions about sexuality could improve patients' quality of life. This article outlines the d...

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Published in:	Journal of sex & marital therapy Vol. 42; no. 1; pp. 18 - 26
Main Authors:	Persson, Tonje J., Drury, Kate M., Gluch, Elizabeth, Wiviott, Gerald
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	England Routledge 02-01-2016 Taylor & Francis Ltd
Subjects:	Mental disorders Mental health care Sex education Sexual disorders Sexuality Canada Montreal Quebec Canada
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Summary:	Although the prevalence of sexual dysfunction is high among individuals diagnosed with severe and chronic mental illness, the topic of sexuality is often not part of standard psychiatric assessment. Discussions about sexuality could improve patients' quality of life. This article outlines the development and implementation of a sex education group for patients admitted to a psychiatric day hospital in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, along with clinical observations. The series was well received by patients who felt that attending the group helped normalize their sexual concerns by providing a safe place in which to learn and to talk about sexuality.
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ISSN:	0092-623X 1521-0715
DOI:	10.1080/0092623X.2014.999395