Social disability in the young adult mentally ill.
The social functioning of young mentally ill adults was assessed in relationship to that of older mentally ill adults. In terms of family and friends, the younger and older groups were found to experience similar social withdrawal, although the younger group was more likely to be employed. It is suggested that such withdrawal may be typical of young mentally ill adults not enrolled in programs emphasizing social involvement.
Dozier
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Trinity University, San Antonio, Texas.
Franklin
J L
JL
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002908:Chronic Disease; D003688:Deinstitutionalization; D006801:Humans; D007398:Interpersonal Relations; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000523:psychology*; D012565:Schizophrenic Psychology; D012917:Social Adjustment; D012931:Social Environment; D012944:Social Support