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Peer reviewedAckerson, Barry J. – Social Work, 2003
Reviews the literature on mentally ill parents and addresses conceptual issues in assessment and services. Critiques methods of assessment and recommends more appropriate and comprehensive assessment protocols. Model programs are discussed with a focus on the development of competent parenting skills combined with social supports for parents who…
Descriptors: Child Welfare, Counseling Services, Evaluation Methods, Mental Disorders
