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Training psychologists for work with the chronically mentally ill.

D S Hargrove1, W D Spaulding

  • 1Department of Psychology, University of Nebraska-Lincoln 68588-0308.

Community Mental Health Journal
|January 1, 1988
PubMed
Summary

Clinical psychologists contribute significantly to the care of chronically mentally ill (CMI) individuals but face human resource shortages. Training models must adapt to meet the growing demand for CMI services.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Mental Health Services
  • Clinical Psychology

Background:

  • Clinical psychologists play a vital role in research and service delivery for the chronically mentally ill (CMI).
  • Despite contributions, the field faces a significant shortage of human resources dedicated to CMI care.
  • Existing training models may not adequately address the specific needs of the CMI population.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To specify the roles and functions of clinical psychologists within CMI services.
  • To describe prevalent training models for clinical psychologists working with CMI.
  • To evaluate the alignment of current training with the needs of CMI.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of clinical psychology roles in CMI.
  • Analysis of current training curricula and practices.

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  • Needs assessment for CMI service delivery.

    • Main Results:

    • Clinical psychologists' contributions to CMI research and services are substantial.
    • A persistent shortage of trained professionals impacts CMI care.
    • Current training models require re-evaluation to better serve the CMI population.

    Conclusions:

    • The profession must address human resource gaps in CMI care.
    • Training programs need enhancement to equip psychologists for specialized CMI roles.
    • Adapting training is crucial for improving service delivery to the chronically mentally ill.