Publications by authors named "Helen C Bergman"
Case management with the chronically mentally ill: a clinical perspective.
Am J Orthopsychiatry
April 1987
While case management is frequently seen as a valuable part of treatment for chronically mentally ill patients, the focus is often on its managerial rather than its clinical elements. A rationale for case management as an intervention with clinical merit of its own is presented.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFReassessing the revolving door: a developmental perspective on the young adult chronic patient.
Am J Orthopsychiatry
April 1984
Article Synopsis
- The young adult chronic patient is identified as a specific group within the chronically mentally ill, characterized by a high need for mental health services that challenges the healthcare system.
- The "revolving door syndrome," where patients frequently cycle in and out of treatment, is attributed to deficits in three key areas: individual psychological issues (intrapsychic), interpersonal relationships (dyadic), and broader societal factors.
- The paper proposes a comprehensive treatment plan that addresses these deficits across all three levels to improve outcomes for this population.