A treatment concept is described based on phase of life developmental theory for certain middle-aged patients encountered in a general hospital setting that — of a midlife crisis unit. Theoretical considerations on the rationale for setting up a midlife crisis unit, a brief description of a pilot unit of this nature during its first year of operation and several clinical vignettes illustrating typical presenting situations are discussed.
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