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Published Online: March 1961

RESULTS OF MENTAL HOSPITAL TREATMENT OF TROUBLED YOUTH

DONALD M. HAMILTON, ROBERT A. McKINLEY, HARRY H. MOORHEAD, and JAMES H. WALLAuthors Info & Affiliations

Publication: American Journal of Psychiatry

Volume 117, Number 9

https://doi.org/10.1176/ajp.117.9.811

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The life histories of 100 young males between the ages of 14 and 19, admitted to The New York Hospital, Westchester Division from 1946 to 1956, were reviewed, with the following findings:

1. The stress of adolescence was an important precipitating factor on a background of inadequate personality adjustment dating back many years.

2. Acting out behavior included stealing, aggressive rebellion against authority, and assaultiveness particularly towards mothers. This behavior was common in both the schizophrenic and psychopathic groups which made up nine-tenths of the patients.

3. Treatment emphasized the importance of dynamic psychotherapy, as well as a well-rounded program directed towards group participation and socialization.

4. Important in treating was to provide experiences to enhance the development of strong male identification.

5. Successful outcome of treatment was related to the teachability of the parents.

6. The results of treatment were given. Two-thirds of the patients were benefited and at home.

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American Journal of Psychiatry

Volume 117 • Number 9 • March 1961

Pages: 811 - 816

PubMed: 13711010

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Published in print: March 1961

Published online: 1 April 2006

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DONALD M. HAMILTON

The clinical services of the New York Hospital, Westchester Division, White Plains, N. Y.

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ROBERT A. McKINLEY

The clinical services of the New York Hospital, Westchester Division, White Plains, N. Y.

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HARRY H. MOORHEAD

The clinical services of the New York Hospital, Westchester Division, White Plains, N. Y.

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JAMES H. WALL

The clinical services of the New York Hospital, Westchester Division, White Plains, N. Y.

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RESULTS OF MENTAL HOSPITAL TREATMENT OF TROUBLED YOUTH

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