Groups the psychologists whose primary work locates explanation and intervention in social systems, institutions and community structure rather than the individual case. Belongs here: Julian Rappaport, Seymour B. Sarason, Ignacio Martin-Baro and Wade Nobles.
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In 1965, several psychologists met to discuss the future of community mental health as well as discuss the issue of only being involved with problems of mental health instead of the community as a whole. The Swampscott Conference is considered the birthplace of community psychology.
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