Protection and advocacy for the mentally ill: new hope for emotionally disturbed children?
A study was conducted to ascertain the potential effect of recent federal protection and advocacy legislation (Public Law 99-319) on the lives of mentally ill children. Findings indicate a strong potential, especially regarding efforts to improve community based services. Implications for mental health professionals and CMHCs are examined.
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University of Kansas, School of Social Welfare, Lawrence 66045.
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D000342:Affective Symptoms / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D002648:Child; D002669:Child Welfare / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D003156:Community Mental Health Services / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D003688:Deinstitutionalization / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D004495:Education of Persons with Intellectual Disabilities / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D006801:Humans; D010344:Patient Advocacy / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D014481:United States