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    Community-based treatment helps mentally ill patients develop coping skills, reducing hospital readmissions. This model effectively treats patients with severe symptoms outside traditional mental hospitals.

    Area of Science:

    • Psychiatry
    • Community Mental Health
    • Social Work

    Background:

    • High mental hospital readmission rates are linked to deficient coping skills and aggressive dependency.
    • The community setting is identified as the optimal environment for learning and practicing coping skills and autonomy.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate a community-based treatment model for mentally ill patients.
    • To compare the effectiveness of community treatment with traditional in-hospital care and follow-up.

    Main Methods:

    • A community-based treatment model was implemented and evaluated.
    • The model's outcomes were compared against progressive in-hospital treatment and follow-up care.

    Main Results:

    • The community-based model demonstrated success in treating patients with high symptom levels.

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  • Patients were treated effectively within the community, avoiding or reducing mental hospital stays.

    • Conclusions:

    • Community-based interventions can be a viable alternative to traditional hospitalization for severe mental illness.
    • This model supports patient autonomy and skill acquisition in real-world settings, potentially lowering readmission rates.