| Abstract: | Reviews policies and practices based on a study of 5 European countries (Switzerland, England, Denmark, Sweden, and the Netherlands) with respect to deinstitutionalization and community support and rehabilitation services, health and social security benefits, financing mechanisms, and care for the homeless and young adult chronic populations. Common trends in European mental health and social welfare policies are summarized. Relative to the US, the coordinated system of care in these countries is supported by a strong social welfare system allowing for community-based care administered by the mental health service system. (19 ref) (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved) |
