Present treatment of and reaction to politicians and industrial leaders who have experienced emotionally-oriented illnesses may indicate a need for community psychiatry--treatment of the illness before it reaches a crisis stage with no stigma attached and involving the patient's "community." (AG)

Recent research suggests that family attitudes may be significant determinants of relapse and hospital readmission among both schizophrenics and hospitalized depressives. To assess the incremental effectiveness of inpatient family intervention within the context of treatment for schizophrenic disorder and major affective disorder patients, a…

This comparison (with University Health Service patients) between emotive psychotherapy and insight oriented analytic therapy confirmed effectiveness of emotive psychotherapy in producing catharsis leading to therapeutic improvement. (Author/EK)

Paper presented before the Regional Western Divisional Meeting of the National Association for Mental Health, in Las Vegas, Nevada, on September 16, 1968.

To determine the extent of perceived mental health problems and the adequacy of services in a six-county area of West Virginia, a questionnaire was mailed to a sample population selected from voter registration lists, the number in the sample from each county proportionately determined by the counties' total population. The conclusion that…

The paper deals with the Cornerstone Project, in which a child analyst works with psychiatrically ill preschool children within a nursery classroom group setting. An analytically trained psychotherapist works 1 1/2 hours per day with up to seven children in the classroom, with the help of nursery school teachers. There is regular contact with…

The statistical study presents data in textual and tabular form concerning residential treatment centers (RTCs) for emotionally disturbed children. Characteristics of RTCs detailed include number of facilities and beds, types of services offered, and restrictions regarding admission. Utilization of RTC's is defined in terms of patient movement,…

This article discusses an instructional strategy used in a middle school health unit dealing with crisis prevention and intervention. (RC)

Compares the power of cultural variables and structural variables to predict the entry into psychiatric treatment. Uses the concept of the social network to show that structural relationships, in addition to the culture of the different social classes, are important predictors of psychiatric labels and referrals, and severity and duration of…

Discusses the need for a multidisciplinary approach to the treatment of older persons because the elderly are likely to have a combination of social, psychological, and medical problems when they become ill. Discusses the role of the psychiatrist in light of his/her training, practice, and outlook. (Author/ABL)

Social factors as measured by a community adjustment scale and other known variables associated with recidivism were examined for their ability to predict rehospitalization of former mental patients. The results suggest that social factors are important determinants of recidivism. (Author)

The evidence, largely anecdotal, suggests that disability support service providers in higher education are serving an increasing number of students with psychiatric disabilities. This paper discusses the responses of college disability support services. Many factor complicate the delivery of services for students with psychiatric disabilities,…