Evaluation of a Psychiatric Service for Children, Adolescents, and Adults
Abstract
Inpatient treatment of disturbed children, adolescents, and adults may be enhanced and complemented when they are housed together. Some advantages include more levels of communication for the children, lessening of contagious elements in destructive acting out, and greater facility for family therapy. Potential problems and disadvantages, such as staff competitiveness, are also reviewed.
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