State Tackling Mental Health Problem in California
In a Sacramento report, Napa State Hospital staff and Department of Mental Hygiene leaders describe shortages of psychiatrists and a shift toward improved research and outpatient care. Dr. Marshall E. Porter notes the 1 in 6 psychiatrist ratio, while Dr. Alexander Simon advocates topnotch treatment training. A new 31-project research plan, boosted by a $1 million National Institute grant, aims to evaluate tranquilizers and explore biomarkers, discharge behavior, and innovative clinics as state hospitals face expansion and modernization.
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Science Training Amid Sputnik Challenge Warns Months to Reform
M H Trytten, director of the office of scientific personnel, warned at a conference that it will take months before new and reoriented programs can be analyzed for manpower needs as the United States faces Sputnik testing and hydrogen warhead claims. He said shortages of high level researchers will worsen relative to Communist nations, but urged focusing on America’s needs and way of life while plans are developed.
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