Some Observations on Treatment in the Terminal Phases of Hospitalization

Psychiatric Day Hospitals: A Survey

“…There is some evidence which suggests that relapse is especially likely in the weeks following hospital discharge, and that special facilities for patients during this period may be useful (Kaye, 1949). One kind of day hospital is a special after-care facility (Gilmore, 1952). Even chronic relapsing schizophrenics have successfully been given intensive day center treatment at the Brooklyn Aftercare Clinic of the New York State Department of Mental Hygiene (Carmichael, 1960).…”