Presents a collection of 11 papers on the philosophical and social aspects of community
mental health centers (CMHCs). Reviews of the literature on community health and
evaluations of CMHCs are included, along with discussions of various successful
programs.(PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2016 APA, all rights reserved)

Those of us who have tried to teach growth and development and psychopathology of
childhood and adolescence to medical students face the difficulty of trying to reach a large,
diverse audience. Some students have a background in psychology; others have neglected
the social and behavioral sciences while concentrating on gaining admission to mcdical
school. Some could not care less about the subject; others, whose interest is awakened,
demand more. Some understand the significance of psychological factors for medical …