The uninstitutionalized generation: A new breed of psychiatric patient
New Directions for Mental Health ServicesPublished 1 January 1982
Bert Pepper, Hilary Ryglewicz, Michael Kirshner
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The authors' first generation of young adult chronic psychiatric patients since deinstitutionalization has emerged in the community, and updated research results and case studies show different patterns of emergence but similar indications for clinician response.
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Abstract Our first generation of young adult chronic psychiatric patients since deinstitutionalization has emerged in the community. Updated research results and case studies show different patterns of emergence but similar indications for clinician response.
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