Services for the Severely Mentally Ill
A proposal has been submitted to the NIMH to study services
for the severely mentally ill, examine interactions between the
patient and the physical and social environment and identify factors
crucial to reducing rehospitalization and improving psychosocial
outcomes for the population. The study is designed to test the
utility of a theoretical framework for integrating disparate existing
knowledge. Results are expected to suggest specific interventive
strategies leading to increased patient empowerment and improved
service systems. Dr. Mark Mattaini (CUSSW faculty) is principal
investigator; Dr. Stuart A. Kirk (CUSSW faculty) and Dr. Bruce
Link (Columbia University School of Public Health) are senior
researchers and coinvestigators.