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Barry University Researcher Adds New Study Findings to Research in Mental Health Diseases and Conditions (Perceived Success of Mental Health Court Programs: Examinations of the Perceptions of Mental Health Court Administrators as Compared to...).

  • Published In: Mental Health Weekly Digest, 2024. P. 75 1 of 2

  • Database: Psychology Source 2 of 2

Abstract

A new report presents fresh data on mental health diseases and conditions, specifically focusing on mental health court programs. Mental health courts utilize a treatment-oriented approach rather than an adversarial one, and this study aimed to explore the perceptions and experiences of mental health court administrators. The research found that administrators perceived their programs as successful and considered local support to be of utmost importance. The study also identified some differences in court administrator demographics, such as age, race, and gender. The implications of these findings are discussed in relation to court administration, hiring, and program evaluation. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Mental Health Weekly Digest. 2024/10, p75
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Law
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:1543-6616
  • Accession Number:180083962
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