Special Resource Material Developed by the Center


Title: Transitioning from Psychiatric Hospitalization to Schools (Information Resource)

Description: During the school year, many children experience an event that causes them to be hospitalized for a lengthy period of time. Afterwards, they face the difficulty of re-entering school. A review of the literature on current practices related to students returning from psychiatric hosptialization indicates transitions are not well planned and implemented. This resource highlights the problem and strategies for improvement.

Access at:   http://smhp.psych.ucla.edu/pdfdocs/hospital.pdf  36kb; 6pp