Provision of child and adolescent psychiatric services in the Federal Republic of Germany

In 1993 in reunited Germany, new regulations were introduced regarding the incorporation of psychotherapy and the increase in the length of required training. The inadequate state of both in- and outpatient psychiatric care for children and adults in the 1970s led to extensive reforms with specific goals. Describes provision in the health service, outpatient care, and care structure in the youth welfare system. Notes problems that persist in inpatient and in outpatient service provision. (Quotes from original text)