The Psychiatric Emergency Service: Mirror of Change
Abstract
The authors compared the population contacting a psychiatric emergency service in 1958 with that contacting it in 1968. Among the most striking findings were the shift to a younger age group being treated, the lower rate of referral to inpatient care, and an increase in patient load that greatly exceeded the area population increase. The implications of the findings for the planning of an adequate network of community mental health facilities are discussed.
Access content
To read the fulltext, please use one of the options below to sign in or purchase access.- Personal login
- Institutional Login
- Sign in via OpenAthens
- Register for access
-
Please login/register if you wish to pair your device and check access availability.
Not a subscriber?
PsychiatryOnline subscription options offer access to the DSM-5 library, books, journals, CME, and patient resources. This all-in-one virtual library provides psychiatrists and mental health professionals with key resources for diagnosis, treatment, research, and professional development.
Need more help? PsychiatryOnline Customer Service may be reached by emailing [email protected] or by calling 800-368-5777 (in the U.S.) or 703-907-7322 (outside the U.S.).
