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fromPsychology Today
1 month ago
Mental health

Has the Community Mental Health Act Finally Found Its Way?

The Community Mental Health Act aimed to deinstitutionalize mental health care, transitioning from hospitals to community settings, but faces ongoing funding and service issues.
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago
Mental health

The Origin of Community-Based Mental Health Treatment

The number of patients in state hospitals dramatically decreased from 1955 to 2003, indicating a shift in mental health care.
Federal funding has taken precedence over state funding for mental health services, impacting community care development.
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