Commitment of Mentally Ill

BACKGROUND: People who have observed or are aware that a consumer has been restrained may experience distress, confusion, concern… Expand

This Viewpoint discusses new models for patient-centered, long-term psychiatric care in the United States. 

The three main psychotherapeutic treatment modalities include individual,family, and group therapies. Many theoretic orientations… Expand

The three main psychotherapeutic treatment modalities include individual,family, and group therapies. Many theoretic orientations… Expand

 

Advocacy organizations such as the National Alliance for the Mentally Ill (NAMI) and patient consumer groups are playing an ever… Expand

In civil commitment the state applies its police and parens patriae powers in order to coerce mentally ill persons into treatment… Expand

 

When a mother is hospitalized for psychiatric treatment, nurses are presented with an opportunity to assess parenting disorders… Expand

Prologue: Two decades ago, the enactment of the Mental Retardation Facilities and Community Mental Health Centers Construction… Expand