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| Mental Health Programs | 1 |
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| Long, Lorence A. | 1 |
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Peer reviewedLong, Lorence A. – Community Review, 1979
Advocates employing former mental patients to staff mental health centers. Reveals evidence that patients can help each other. Reviews the special contributions that former patients can make (e.g., offering a consumer point of view, making appropriate demands, and being a role model). Identifies problems that may be expected. (DMM)
Descriptors: Helping Relationship, Mental Health Programs, Patients, Psychiatric Aides
