It is both my opportunity and my responsibility, as the Director of the National Institute of
Mental Health, to identify the problems that slow our progress and to search for methods of …

This article reports on a successful community-based psychiatric treatment program in
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and describes subsequent experiences seeking approval of …

Presents 55 articles examining historical theories, contemporary viewpoints, and future
prospects in the field of mental health. Topics covered include (a) the meaning of community …

Since antiquity, mental illnesses have proven challenging for individuals suffering with them,
for families who wish to support them, and for communities in which they live. Evolution in …

The author cites some examples from his own and others' experience to illustrate the issues
that have emerged in the movement toward community control of mental health centers …

Although the number of full-time psychiatrists working in community mental health centers
has generally declined, success in retaining psychiatrists varies throughout the country …

Often the first reaction of professionals in other disciplines is to refer clients to whatever
psychiatric treatment facilities are available in the community. These facilities usually lack …

Throughout the past decade, an important change in focus has been taking place among the
various professions concerned with mental health. Much thought and energy have been …