Recognizing the Mental Health Needs of Developmentally Disabled People.

Walker, Philip W.

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ERIC Number: EJ229751

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Publication Date: 1980-Jul

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Recognizing the Mental Health Needs of Developmentally Disabled People.

Walker, Philip W.

Social Work, v25 n4 p293-97 Jul 1980

Presents two case histories that show the types of stress experienced by the developmentally disabled. These people are being denied adequate mental health services. Suggestions are made to the agencies that serve the disabled in order to correct this situation. (Author/LAB)

Descriptors: Adult Counseling, Case Studies, Counseling Techniques, Developmental Disabilities, Family Counseling, Intervention, Mental Disorders, Mental Health Clinics, Mental Health Programs, Needs Assessment

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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