The New York City Mental Health Needs Assessment Study (MHNAS): Objectives, design, and methods

ConclusionThe MHNAS demonstrates the feasibility of conducting a needs assessment with a random sample of psychiatric inpatients in a large urban setting. Results from this study may improve community service planning to better meet individuals' needs, with the ultimate goal of reducing rehospitalization and promoting recovery.

Source: International Journal of Methods in Psychiatric Research - December 1, 2017 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Christina C. Norman, Kate McDonald, Amanda E. Schneider, Igor Malinovsky, Emily Goldmann, Michael K. Blauschild, Cynthia Driver Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research