Mental health services for people with mental retardation: a framework for the future.

The mental health needs of mentally retarded people cannot be met satisfactorily with generic mental health services. Specialized services are required. A number of different service models have evolved which require evaluation. They include subregional units, community-based services with a small admission facility, integrated services and specialist teams. Staff working in specialist mental health services must be appropriately trained.

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