Mental health services for people with mental retardation: a framework for the future.
The mental health needs of mentally retarded people cannot be met satisfactorily with generic mental health services. Specialized services are required. A number of different service models have evolved which require evaluation. They include subregional units, community-based services with a small admission facility, integrated services and specialist teams. Staff working in specialist mental health services must be appropriately trained.
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Northgate NHS Trust, Morpeth, Northumberland, England.
D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D003688:Deinstitutionalization / Q000639:trends; D004739:England; D005544:Forecasting; D006301:Health Services Needs and Demand / Q000639:trends; D006801:Humans; D008607:Intellectual Disability / Q000523:psychology / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000523:psychology / Q000534:rehabilitation; D008605:Mental Health Services / Q000639:trends*; D010348:Patient Care Team / Q000639:trends; D012931:Social Environment