Community psychiatry emerged soon after the 2nd world war in both western and third world countries. Under community psychiatry, the proportion of people being treated for emotional problems has incre... ased dramatically, patients with chronic mental illness have been treated and there have been improvements in techniques and programs for the treatment of non-psychotic mental disorders. The care and treatment offered in community psychiatry is delivered in a variety of inpatient and community-based services that are more integrated into networks sponsored by public agencies. Community psychiatry emerged as an effort to provide humane care for people with severe mental disabilities who lack the resources to protect against stigma. Community psychiatry developed in response to societal concerns that psychiatric treatment is a form of marginalization and oppression, or inhumane exile and imprisonment of economically disadvantaged people with mental illness. Advocacy passion and skills fueled the development and continue to be a hallmark of community psychiatric best practice, as well as a dedication to provide proven effective services to the people most in need but underserved [Show More]
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