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Published Online: 1981, pp. 1–156

A Developmental Treatment Program for the Chronic Patient

Peter A. Magaro, Ph.D., and Michael Desisto, Ph.D.Authors Info & Affiliations

Publication: American Journal of Psychotherapy

Volume 35, Number 1

https://doi.org/10.1176/appi.psychotherapy.1981.35.1.47

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Chronic patients in the state hospital have been receiving minimal treatment mainly due to the lack of an appropriate diagnostic and treatment model. By considering stages of development and the problems of the chronic patient, the present report describes the proper role of the state hospital within the mental health system.

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American Journal of Psychotherapy

Volume 35 • Number 1 • 1981, pp. 1–156

Pages: 47 - 60

PubMed: 7258410

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Published in print: 1981, pp. 1–156

Published online: 30 April 2018

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Peter A. Magaro, Ph.D.^†

Augusta, Maine

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Michael Desisto, Ph.D.^‡

Augusta, Maine

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Notes

Appreciation is expressed to the Rehabilitation Unit of the Augusta Mental Health Unit for the foresight and executive ability to produce such a program.

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Professor of Psychology, University of Maine; Director of Clinical Training, Psychology Department, The Ohio State University. Mailing Address: Dept. of Psychology, The Ohio State Univ., 164 W. 19th Ave., Columbus, Ohio 43210.

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Research Director and Chief of Psychology, Augusta Mental Health Institute.

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A Developmental Treatment Program for the Chronic Patient

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