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A self psychological approach to treating the mentally ill, chemical abusing and addicted (MICAA) patient
1Graduate Program in Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing, School of Nursing, Columbia University, New York, NY.
Abstract:
There is a growing population of mentally ill, chemical abusing and addicted (MICAA) patients being admitted to inpatient psychiatric units. This article proposes a self psychological approach for this population and discusses how this model addresses the underlying intrapersonal and interpersonal reasons for chemical abuse. A synopsis of self psychology is presented and applied to both addiction and MICAA patients. A self psychological treatment approach is reviewed, including specific nursing interventions.
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