Table 4-1.
Reasons for dropping out of mental health treatment before the professional wanted them to stop (n = 24)
N | % | |
---|---|---|
1 I got better. | 10 | 41.7 |
2 I didn't need help anymore. | 13 | 54.2 |
3 I was not getting better. | 7 | 29.2 |
4 I wanted to handle the problem on my own. | 6 | 25.0 |
5 I had bad experiences with the treatment providers. | 2 | 8.3 |
6 I was concerned about what people would think if they found out I was in treatment. | 2 | 8.3 |
7 I was treated badly or unfairly. | - | 0.0 |
8 The therapist or counselor left or moved away. | 1 | 4.2 |
9 I felt out of place. | 2 | 8.3 |
10 The policies were a hassle. | - | - |
11 There were problems with lack of time, schedule change, or lack of transportation. | 1 | 4.2 |
12 I moved. | - | - |
13 Treatment was too expensive. | 1 | 4.2 |
14 My health insurance would not pay for more treatment. | - | - |
15 My family wanted me to stop. | 1 | 4.2 |
No case.