Preserving the Family: A Brief for Limited Commitment of Non-Dangerous Mentally Ill Persons.

Caesar, Berel

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Publication Date: 1980-Jul

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Preserving the Family: A Brief for Limited Commitment of Non-Dangerous Mentally Ill Persons.

Caesar, Berel

Journal of Marital and Family Therapy, v6 n3 p309-17 Jul 1980

Society has the duty to treat nondangerous mentally ill persons who are unwilling to commit themselves for treatment. There should be safeguards against unwarranted commitment. The role of a caring family and the impact of nontreatment upon that family should be considered. (Author)

Descriptors: Case Studies, Family (Sociological Unit), Family Problems, Family Role, Helping Relationship, Legal Problems, Mental Disorders, Residential Care

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Language: English

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