Results
You can tell what we do at Skyland Trail works because so many of our clients go on to lead a more normal life after their time with us.
Our philosophy at Skyland Trail is centered around reintegrating clients back into the real world to get back to their families and perform jobs that will empower them to live happy and independent lives.
We encourage our clients to take an active role in their recovery process. This is done through therapy, learning new vocations and hobbies, and interaction with other clients in our warm, friendly surroundings.
Client Improvement
The Behavior and Symptom Identification Scale (Basis-32) is a client self-report inventory that measures reduction in feelings of anxiety, depression, impulsivity, and psychosis, as well as improvement in relationships with others. A decreasing score from admission to discharge is desirable.
In 2010, clients showed improvement in their daily living skills and relationships. They also indicated decreases in depression, anxiety, impulsivity, and psychosis. Additionally, clients reported a 73 percent improvement in their symptoms and functioning.
*Above chart references calendar year 2010
Skyland Trail's clinical team is working on the VALERO Study, an innovative research initiative aimed at developing assessments to quantify and VALidate the Everyday, Real-life Outcomes of people with serious mental illness. The program, which is sponsored by the National Institute for Mental Health (NIMH) in conjunction with Emory University's Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, began in May 2008. Skyland Trail was one of two test sites selected nationally for the VALERO Study.
*Chart references calendar year 2010
Client Satisfaction
In June 2010 Skyland Trail staff collected satisfaction surveys from all clients, reflecting clients' attitudes and thoughts about programming and services. Ninety-six percent of clients completed surveys. Of those, 97 percent say they've been helped by the care they received, 98 percent say staff listened carefully to them, 93 percent say they received enough time with staff members, and 100 percent report that they were treated with respect and dignity while they were at Skyland Trail.
