Assignment 2: Behavioral Health and Community

The perspective of community in behavioral health services has changed over the last several decades. It has evolved from isolation to being community-operated services.

Read the following articles from the EBSCO host database:

• Ahr, P. (2005, January). Community mental health principles: A 40-year        case

  study. Behavioral Health Management, 25(1), 15–17.

• Bazemore, P. (2005, July). When state hospitals were communities.

  Behavioral Health Management, 25(4), 10–12.

• Oss, M. (2004, May). All roads lead to community-based care.

  Behavioral Health Management, 24(2), 6.

• Edwards, D. J. (2005). The Behavioral Health Industry. Behavioral Health |

  Management, 25(3), 49.

Review the articles to create a synopsis on the perspective of community in behavioral health services. In the synopsis, make sure to include the following pointers:

• Compare and contrast the differences between the isolation principles of institutional care and the present-day community-based services.
• Analyze whether community-based services provide better care and treatment for those diagnosed with persistent mental illness. Provide a rationale for your response.
• Analyze whether there is a purpose behind providing institutional care to individuals diagnosed with persistent mental illness. Provide a rationale for your response.

Cite any sources you use using the APA format on a separate page. Click here to understand how to cite sources using APA.

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