Building Bridges: Psychologists and Families of the Mentally Ill.

Backer, Thomas E.; Richardson, Donald

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Publication Date: 1989

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Building Bridges: Psychologists and Families of the Mentally Ill.

Backer, Thomas E.; Richardson, Donald

American Psychologist, v44 n3 p546-50 Mar 1989

The role of psychologists in helping families of the one in five Americans suffering from mental illness is described. The National Alliance for the Mentally Ill has been active in bridge building between psychologists and families through enhanced communication and improvements in support systems. An agenda of 15 recommendations for further action is presented. (AF)

Descriptors: Children, Crisis Intervention, Family Counseling, Family Involvement, Family Problems, Family Programs, Government Role, Human Services, Mental Disorders, Parent Counseling, Psychologists, Public Policy

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