OBSTACLES TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH CENTERS

Major obstacles to the development of community mental health centers are to be found among its advocates as well as opponents. Traditional practices and assumptions continue to limit the availability and relevance of mental health services. They need to be clearly perceived as such and revised to m...

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Published in:American journal of orthopsychiatry 1967-07, Vol.37 (4), p.758-765
Main Author: FURMAN, SYLVAN S
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Clinical Practice
Community Development
Community Mental Health Centers
Community Mental Health Services
Human
Humans
Mental Health Services
Social Conditions
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Summary:Major obstacles to the development of community mental health centers are to be found among its advocates as well as opponents. Traditional practices and assumptions continue to limit the availability and relevance of mental health services. They need to be clearly perceived as such and revised to meet present needs.
ISSN:0002-9432
1939-0025
DOI:10.1111/j.1939-0025.1967.tb00518.x