SIUC researcher aims to teach living skills to mentally handicapped
A Southern Illinois University Carbondale psychologist and rehabilitation expert develops a program to teach survival skills to mentally challenged individuals transitioning from long term care to independent life. Civil rights court decisions support deinstitutionalization, yet many struggle with everyday tasks like counting change using a telephone or asking directions. The effort seeks practical training to enable independence and social integration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Siuc Researcher
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Sue Francisco Engaged To Robert Hammel Brownlee
Sue Francisco of Johnston City announces the engagement of her daughter Sue to Robert Hammel Brownlee son of Mr and Mrs Robert Brownlee also of Johnston City The bride elect a 1975 SIUC graduate teaching at Thornridge High School in Dalton plans a June 17 wedding The groom elect a 1973 SIUC graduate associated with Thompson and Mitchell Law Firm in St Louis earned Vanderbilt University Law degree in 1976 and will marry in June 17 The article also notes SIUC professor Anthony Cuvo developing skills for community living for the mentally handicapped with students and regional centers assisting in validation of teaching tools to reduce community casualties.
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Mary Francisco
Johnston City
Sue
Robert Hammel Brownlee
Tri-County
Jackson County Community Workshop
Murphysboro
A. L. Bowen Children’s Center
Harrisburg
Cuvo
Cavo
Psychiatrist explains mental illness and treatment limits
In a dialogue with Adelina Diamond, Dr Daniel whootanan of the University of Chicago outlines what counts as mental illness and distress. He cites schizophrenia and depression as major illnesses and discusses diagnosis, therapy, and the shift to combined medical and problem focused treatment. He notes outpatient care, community support, and ongoing research budgets versus care costs, stressing attainable progress and unanswered questions.
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Adelina Diamond
Associated Press
U.S
Eee
Ture Pro
Daniel Whootanan
Department of Psychiatry
University of Chicago
National Institute of Mental Health Research
Illinois
National Institute of Mental Health
United States
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