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The American Journal of Psychiatry, VOL. 127, No. 6

Articles | December 01, 1970

Adjustment of Mentally Retarded Patients in a Hospital for the Mentally Ill

NEIL D. WARREN; GEORGE TARJAN; THOMAS L. CALL

Am J Psychiatry 1970;127:746-751.

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Professor of psychiatry, U.C.L.A., and director, Mental Retardation Program, Neuropsychiatric Institute, 760 West-wood Plaza, Los Angeles, Calif. 90024

Research assistant, Pacific State Hospital

1971, American Psychiatric Association

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Few studies have been made of what happens when mentally retarded persons are transferred to mental hospitals. This study of 193 patients, made following such a transfer in California, showed generally favorable results. Possible explanations, including staff attitudes and use of medications, are discussed.

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