In 1978, in Italy, approval of Basaglias reform law marked a shift from an asylum-based to community-based mental health system. The main aim the was treat patients community and no longer psychiatric hospitals. Following Italian model, similar reforms care have been approved worldwide. model aims promote integration human rights for people with disorders on basis their freedom choose treatment...

OBJECTIVE This study evaluated how improved community mental health services for youths affect public expenditures in other sectors, including inpatient hospitalization, the juvenile justice system, the child welfare system, and the special education system. METHODS Participants were youths aged six to 17 years who received services through a mental health agency in one of a matched pair of c...