title: Role of psychiatrists in the public mental health system.
abstract: This paper examines the contributions of the psychiatric profession within the public mental health system. Following a discussion of the current status of psychiatry and the public mental health delivery system, the author outlines a number of key recommendations regarding the appropriate role of psychiatrists in public systems. The author emphasizes the importance of the public mental health system in all areas of psychiatric practice.
mesh_terms: D003156:Community Mental Health Services / Q000639:trends*; D006778:Hospitals, Psychiatric / Q000639:trends; D006779:Hospitals, Public / Q000639:trends; D006801:Humans; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000628:therapy; D011570:Psychiatry / Q000639:trends*; D014481:United States