Ethridge D A
Am J Occup Ther. 1976 Nov-Dec;30(10):623-8.
The dramatic changes in the field of mental health and their impact over the past ten years are reviewed in this article. The community mental health movement, the decline of the state hospital, court decisions, and new laws have resulted in a new atmosphere in psychiatric practice. The future role of the state hospital is examined, particularly in view of the scandalous situation of the long-term chronic patient. Some clear implications for the field of occupational therapy are drawn from this background. Challenges are given in the areas of training and research, innovative programming, management, and for the professional association.
本文回顾了过去十年心理健康领域的巨大变化及其影响。社区心理健康运动、州立医院的衰落、法院判决和新法律导致了精神病学实践的新氛围。本文探讨了州立医院未来的作用，特别是考虑到长期慢性病患者的丑闻状况。从这一背景中得出了对职业治疗领域的一些明确启示。在培训与研究、创新规划、管理以及专业协会等方面提出了挑战。
