Labeling mental illness is explored, utilizing sociological concepts. An exploratory study assessed psychiatric diagnosis, hospital days, and prescribed medication. Data are presented on relation of age to days hospitalized, socio-economic status, status to psychiatric diagnosis, psychiatric diagnosis to prior hospitalization, and percentage of community referrals. Findings regarding these relationships are specific to the patient population and support sociological concepts.
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