The Structural Functional and Experiential Model of Defining Community: Transferability To Suburban Adults with Serious Mental Illnesses

Key Points

• Community frameworks impact social connections, enhancing support for residents with serious mental illnesses.
• Findings suggest that structural, functional, and experiential models offer distinct lenses on community.
• Assessment involves qualitative interviews and surveys from suburban adults facing mental health challenges.
• Understanding these models may enable more effective mental health interventions in suburban settings.