Download or read book Controversies in Managed Mental Health Care written by Arthur Lazarus and published by American Psychiatric Publishing. This book was released on 1996 with total page 458 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is a "second generation" book on managed mental health care that probes areas of uncertainty and tension in the managed care world. Each chapter is framed as a question and addresses a controversial area in managed mental health care. A spirited discussion ensues, capturing conflict inherent in the managed care movement. By reading this book, mental health professionals will have a greater understanding of the strengths and weaknesses of managed care and a more realistic interpretation of managed care systems of the future.