Citation

Brown BS. Am. J. Orthopsychiatry 1977; 47(3): 466-475.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1977, American Orthopsychiatric Association, Publisher Wiley Blackwell)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

888923

Abstract

The "dual nature" of the mental health profession--embodied in the differences between advocates of social and clinical approaches to people's problems--is considered. It is suggested that the situation reflects realities of the world we live in, and that it contains both dilemma and opportunity. Areas in which social advocacy and clinical expertise have complemented each other are illustrated, and possibilities for constructive and creative conflict are suggested.

Language: en