Article review: Applying Theroy of Change in the development of Community Initaited Care for people living with mental illnesses

  • Gergely Horváth Eötvös Loránd University, Faculty of Social Sciences, Doctoral School of Sociology, Ph.D. Program in Social Policy, Budapest, Hungary
Keywords: Theory of Change, community-based care, psychosocial interventions, mental health

Abstract

The authors of the study are involved in the psychiatric services system at various levels and in various areas (education and service development). We can read about the unique synthesis of the professional team's theoretical and practical knowledge through the presentation of a project based on change theory, designed both vertically and horizontally.

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Published
2025-09-01
How to Cite
HorváthG. (2025). Article review: Applying Theroy of Change in the development of Community Initaited Care for people living with mental illnesses. Multidisciplinary Health & Wellbeing, 3(3), 54-63. https://doi.org/10.58701/mej.18902
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Short Reviews