Paul Castellani, former official in the New York State Office of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities speaking about the CSEA. The interview took place on March 7, 2006.
Lt. Governor Malcolm Wilson assists members of the children's gift committee of the New York State Senate in placing presents about the Senate Christmas tree in the State Capitol. The gifts were distributed to youngsters at several state schools for the retarded. New York State Office of Mental Hygiene Annual Report 1962. Courtesy of Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) member, Paul Castellani.
A "therapeutic community" meeting at the Brooklyn (New York) Day Hospital encouraged unrestricted communication between patient and staff as well as between patient and patient. The daily meetings were part of the hospital's aftercare program. New York State Office of Mental Hygiene Annual Report 1962. Courtesy of Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) member, Paul Castellani.
One of more than 167 outpatient psychiatric clinics throughout the State that enabled patients to remain at home with their families while receiving psychiatric treatment. New York State Office of Mental Hygiene Annual Report 1962. Courtesy of Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) member, Paul Castellani.
In 1961, New York State was divided into ten mental health regions to achieve better integration of mental health services: Buffalo, Rochester, Binghamton, Syracuse, St. Lawrence, Albany, Hudson River, Catskill, New York City, and Long Island. New York State Office of Mental Hygiene Annual Report 1961. Courtesy of Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) member, Paul Castellani.
The psychiatric division in a general hospital is one line of defense against mental health problems in the community. Here staff members in a New York City hospital check into their ward before start of day. New York State Office of Mental Hygiene Annual Report 1960. Courtesy of Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) member, Paul Castellani.
Highlight of "Psychiatric Aide Day" honoring award winners was a visit with Governor Nelson A. Rockefeller at the New York State Capitol. Here the Governor congratulates Mrs. Irene S. Barnes, Utica, as Clevelen Haynes, Manhattan, Jacob Ramseur, Brooklyn, Ruth E. Jones, Willowbrook, and Commissioner Paul H. Hoch look on. New York State Office of Mental Hygiene Annual Report 1960. Courtesy of Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) member, Paul Castellani
Future physicians have an opportunity each summer to become familiar with the state's mental institutions through the Junior Psychiatric Intern Program. New York State Office of Mental Hygiene Annual Report 1960. Courtesy of Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) member, Paul Castellani.
Safety of patients and employees in the Department Institutions is a 24-hour job. The 1959 program included first aid, accident and fire protection and prevention, and police activities. New York State Office of Mental Hygiene Annual Report 1959. Courtesy of Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) member, Paul Castellani.
The exact determination of a patient's insensible body weight loss provided a "vital link" in studies at what was at the time a new neuroendocrinology research laboratory. From the New York State Office of Mental Hygiene Annual Report 1959. Courtesy of Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) member, Paul Castellani