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There were significant changes in community mental health policy and funding in the early 1980s. This study explores the effects of these changes on the management of community mental health centers. Managers gave top priority to program planning and change, management control, and cost containment.
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Peterson, R.S., Austin, M.J. & Patti, R.J. Cutback management activities in community mental health centers. Administration in Mental Health 13, 112–125 (1985). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00819224
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