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The appropriate role for the state hospital

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This article explores the role of the state hospital in providing long-term care. It is argued that long-term care is an important part of a mental health system, specifically for people with severe mental illness. The state hospital can be made to function more efficiently and also provide needed longterm care.

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    John R. Belcher Ph.D. (Associate Professor) & Bruce R. DeForge Ph.D. (is an assistant professor)

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Belcher, J.R., DeForge, B.R. The appropriate role for the state hospital. The Journal of Behavioral Health Services & Research 24, 64–71 (1997). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02790481

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