The perspective of community in behavioral health services has changed over the last several decades. It has evolved from isolation to being community-operated services.

Read the following articles from the EBSCO host database:

• Ahr, P. (2005, January). Community mental health principles: A 40-year        case 
          study. Behavioral Health Management, 25(1), 15–17.
• Bazemore, P. (2005, July). When state hospitals were communities. 
         Behavioral Health Management, 25(4), 10–12.
• Oss, M. (2004, May). All roads lead to community-based care.
         Behavioral Health Management, 24(2), 6.
• Edwards, D. J. (2005). The Behavioral Health Industry. Behavioral Health |
         Management, 25(3), 49.

Review the articles to create a synopsis on the perspective of community in behavioral health services. In the synopsis, make sure to include the following pointers:

• Compare and contrast the differences between the isolation principles of institutional care and the present-day community-based services.
• Analyze whether community-based services provide better care and treatment for those diagnosed with persistent mental illness. Provide a rationale for your response.
• Analyze whether there is a purpose behind providing institutional care to individuals diagnosed with persistent mental illness. Provide a rationale for your response.

 

Cite any sources you use using the APA format on a separate page. 

Assignment 2 Grading Criteria	Maximum Points
Summarized the contents and main themes discussed in the articles related to the perspective of community in behavioral health services.	10
Compared and contrasted the differences between the isolation principles of institutional care and the community-based services of today.	10
Analyzed whether community-based services provided better care and treatment for those diagnosed with persistent mental illness.	10
Analyzed if there is a purpose behind providing institutional care to individuals diagnosed with persistent mental illness.	10
Justified ideas and responses by using appropriate examples and references from texts, Web sites, and other references and cited the sources in the APA format.	5
Used correct spelling, grammar, and professional vocabulary.	5
Total	50