Deinstitutionalization of persons with severe mental illness: Context and consequences

Authors
Accordino, MP Porter, DF Morse, T
Citation
Mp. Accordino et al., Deinstitutionalization of persons with severe mental illness: Context and consequences, J REHABIL, 67(2), 2001, pp. 16-21
Citations number
59
Categorie Soggetti
Rehabilitation
Journal title
JOURNAL OF REHABILITATION
ISSN journal
00224154 → ACNP
Volume
67
Issue
2
Year of publication
2001
Pages
16 - 21
Database
ISI
SICI code
0022-4154(200104/06)67:2<16:DOPWSM>2.0.ZU;2-T
Abstract
The historical roots of deinstitutionalization of persons with severe menta l illness is discussed as well as the successes and failures of the movemen t. Negative societal reactions that have contributed to the shortcomings of deinstitutionalization are also explored. In addition, recommendations for rehabilitation counselors to address these problems through interventions and empirical research are discussed.