Focuses on the development and implementation of a treatment model for the reintegration of chronically disturbed psychiatric patients into community living. The model operates within the context of an interdisciplinary team structure and has as its central component aggressive outreach and intensive support as determined by the patient's needs.…

In order to assess the effects of changes in the types of interventions available under managed care, clients' perceptions of empathy and overall satisfaction with treatment were examined. No difference in perceived empathy or satisfaction was found between clients in unstructured individual therapy or time-limited standardized group therapy.…