Day-treatment center: its origin and impact mental health services for children and adolescents
Colón de Martí, L.N.
Boletin de la Asociacion Medica de Puerto Rico 85(1-3): 27-33
1993
ISSN/ISBN: 0004-4849 PMID: 8060442 Document Number: 701578
A description of the origen, philosofies and objetives of the Day Treatment Programs is presented. Although this treatment modality was iniciated with the adult population, it's applications as a treatment modality for children and adolescents is also presented with a description of it's development in Puerto Rico. A review of the literature about its benefits/advantages, contraindications and efficacy is also included. Recommendations about its future in the planification of mental health services for children and adolescents in Puerto Rico are presented.