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Gerald Caplan (1917–2008). |
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| Authors: | Erchul William P |
| Abstract: | Presents an obituary for Gerald Caplan who was a world leader in the areas of preventive psychiatry; adult, child, and family psychiatry; and community mental health. His contributions to prevention, crisis intervention, mental health consultation, and social support are monumental and unprecedented. Briefly described is Caplan's life history, educational background, and scholarly accomplishments. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved) |
| Keywords: | Gerald Caplan preventive psychiatry adult & child psychiatry family psychiatry community mental health crisis intervention mental health consultation social support life history educational background accomplishments |