| Abstract: | "3 factors importantly affect the successful achievement of the objectives of the comprehensive community mental health center approach: (1) The centers must be free from restrictions which dampen or thwart the emergence of new patterns of service. (2) The centers must be free to take advantage of demonstrated leadership capability from whatever source it may come—medical or nonmedical. (3) Under these conditions of exciting new programs and challenging opportunities for leadership and service, the provisions of H.R. 2985 become the crucial 3rd factor in the success of the centers. Initial staffing support becomes the key ingredient. The 50 State Psychological Associations which are constituent parts of the national organization are intimately concerned with this new legislation." (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved) |
