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Social psychiatry and social policy for the 21st century - new concepts for new needs: the ‘psychologically-informed environment’
- Authors:
- JOHNSON Robin, HAIGH Rex
- Journal article citation:
- Mental Health and Social Inclusion, 14(4), November 2010, pp.30-35.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
There are many modern-day environments in which the original therapeutic community (TC) model has been unable to make headway. This paper describes new ideas have been emerging over recent years for the development of institutions and services that can be adapted to a wide range of psychological needs and settings, such as homelessness hostels and refuges. It proposes that where the concept of a TC was unable to go, the more flexible and adaptable concept of a psychologically-informed environment (PIE) can be applied. The PIE approach seems to offer greater flexibility in scope than the TC model. With its stress on reflective practice in frontline services, the PIE approach, along with its counterpart the psychologically-informed planned environment (PIPE) for high risk or security settings, aim to revitalise discussion over how best to manage the psychological and emotional needs of some of the most excluded from society and to support them into recovery.