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Published on: February 16, 2011
[Community-based treatment models for adults wih severe and persistent mental illness.]
Abstract:
The author identifies three community-based treatment models for adults with severe and persistent mental illnesses: the Program of Assertive Community Treatment (PACT) she has developed over the years with her colleagues in Madison, Wisconsin, the psychosocial rehabilitation center or clubhouse model as well as new consumer run programs and services. She describes the main characteristics of these models and examines results of research in regards to their efficiency to meet the needs of the clientele. Finally, she examines the implications involved for social workers as to their training, these models sharing methods and common values with this discipline.
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