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A behavior problem—Runaways

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    In a group of 300 cases seen in the psychiatric clinic of the New York Travelers Aid Society 89 were found to be of the “behavior problem, runaway” group. These cases are herein discussed and presented.

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    This presentation is made to show the types of problem met and the procedures taken in their treatment.

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    Ben H. Balser M. D.

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From the Psychiatric Clinic of the New York Travelers Aid Society.

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Balser, B.H. A behavior problem—Runaways. Psych Quar 13, 539–557 (1939). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01562857

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