BF Skinner (1904-1990) is one of the most famous and influential figures in twentieth century
psychology. A best-selling author, inventor, and social commentator, Skinner was both a …

The two earlier reviews of SCI dealt with their restorative as well as their preventive aspects,
and in particular with MH consultation and crisis interн vention. If one is to take the word …

Although it is widely accepted that socioeconomic status affects mental health, poverty and
class remain neglected areas informal clinical training. Filling these gaps are certain …

This article attempts to bring organization theory a little closer to the changing forms it seeks
to model, focusing particularly on revisions needed to support better research on mental …

The last decade has seen an increasing concern with the assessment and treatment of
social anxiety (Arkowitz, 1977; Curran, 1977; Rehm & Marston, 1968). A major impetus for …

In mid-nineteenth century America the asylum became the foundation of public policy. This
ubiquitous institution was regarded as a symbol of an enlightened and progressive nation …

The community mental health center (CMHC) movement provoked controversy and debate
from its inception. This paper establishes a context for further assessments of the impact of …

In this article, we discuss changing trends of mental health legislation in the United States
using a case study of the process of reforming the civil commitment law in New Jersey. That …

An industrially integrated model versus the sheltered workshop in the vocational
rehabilitation of mentally-disabled persons. Page 1 University of Massachusetts Amherst …

This chapter describes the various ways in which the law (not simply the courts) has
influenced and even defined mental health services and policy since the mid-1960s. The …