El Centro de Tratamiento Diurno: su origen e impacto en los servicios de salud mental para niños y adolescentes / Day-treatment center: its origin and impact mental health services for children and adolescents

RESUMO

A description of the origen, philosofies and objetives of the Day Treatment Programs is presented. Although this treatment modality was iniciated with the adult population, it's applications as a treatment modality for children and adolescents is also presented with a description of it's development in Puerto Rico. A review of the literature about its benefits/advantages, contraindications and efficacy is also included. Recommendations about its future in the planification of mental health services for children and adolescents in Puerto Rico are presented