Principles and Practice of Psychiatric Rehabilitation, First Edition: An Empirical Approach

This comprehensive, authoritative text provides a state-of-the-art review of current knowledge and best practices for helping adults with psychiatric disabilities move forward in their recovery process. The authors draw on extensive research and clinical expertise to accessibly describe the В“whats,” В“whys,” and В“how-tos” of psychiatric rehabilitation. Coverage includes tools and strategies for assessing clientsвЂTM needs and strengths, integrating medical and psychosocial interventions, and implementing supportive services in such areas as housing, employment, social networks, education, and physical health. Detailed case examples in every chapter illustrate both the real-world challenges of severe mental illness and the nuts and bolts of effective interventions. (20100129) "Individuals with severe mental illness face a variety of challenges that can impede their functioning in independent living, work, relationships, and other domains. This comprehensive volume reviews current knowledge and best practices for helping adults with psychiatric disabilities to move forward in their recovery process and pursue important life goals. All aspects of psychiatric rehabilitation are addressed, from conceptual and empirical foundations to exemplary program models." "Part I examines the nature of psychiatric disabilities, including ways in which psychological symptoms interact with contextual factors to produce barriers in people's lives. A strengths-based framework for rehabilitation practice is provided. Part II, the largest section, offers in-depth discussions of specific service approaches. Presented are strategies for assessing clients' needs and resources; integrating medical and psychosocial treatment; and implementing supportive interventions in such areas as housing, employment, social networks, and education. In Part III, chapters focus on how to meet the needs of clients who are also struggling with posttraumatic stress disorder, substance abuse, criminal justice involvement, aggressive behavior, or physical health problems. Finally, Part IV covers policy issues and reflects on how to develop more inclusive, empowering services. Throughout the volume, many concrete examples illustrate both the realities of living with chronic mental illness and the characteristics of effective interventions." "This book belongs on the desks of students, clinicians, and researchers in clinical psychology, psychiatry, social work, nursing, occupational therapy, and related fields. It is an ideal text for graduate-level courses in psychiatric rehabilitation, severe mental illness, and community mental health."--Jacket

This comprehensive, authoritative text provides a state-of-the-art review of current knowledge and best practices for helping adults with psychiatric disabilities move forward in their recovery process. The authors draw on extensive research and clinical expertise to accessibly describe the “whats,” “whys,” and “how-tos” of psychiatric rehabilitation. Coverage includes tools and strategies for assessing clients’ needs and strengths, integrating medical and psychosocial interventions, and implementing supportive services in such areas as housing, employment, social networks, education, and physical health. Detailed case examples in every chapter illustrate both the real-world challenges of severe mental illness and the nuts and bolts of effective interventions.

British Journal of Hospital Medicine

This impressive volume, written by five leaders in the field of psychiatric rehabilitation in the US, offers a remarkable amount of good evidence, historical overview, personal accounts, and practical advice. The layout is clear and logical, the language precise. It is enjoyable and easy to read....It provides a wealth of teaching and discussion material for multidisciplinary teams.--British Journal of Hospital Medicine

9781593854898 Front Matter 2 Chapter 1 18 Chapter 2 47 Chapter 3 65 Chapter 4 94 Chapter 5 130 Chapter 6 152 Chapter 7 175 Chapter 8 188 Chapter 9 210 Chapter 10 225 Chapter 11 249 Chapter 12 278 Chapter 13 301 Chapter 14 326 Chapter 15 346 Chapter 16 361 Chapter 17 374 Chapter 18 394 Chapter 19 416 Chapter 20 438 Chapter 21 452 References 476 Index 567 #,Publisher:,The,Guilford,Press,#,Number,Of,Pages:,562,#,Publication,Date:,2007-10-17,#,ISBN-10,/,ASIN:,1593854897 #,Publisher:,The Guilford Press,# Number Of Pages:,562,# Publication Date:,2007-10-17,# ISBN-10 / ASIN:,1593854897 Reviews various practices for helping adults with psychiatric disabilities move forward in their recovery process. This work covers tools and strategies for assessing clients' needs and strengths, integrating medical and psychosocial interventions, and implementing supportive services in such areas as housing, employment, and social networks. This comprehensive, authoritative work provides a state-of-the-art review of current knowledge and best practices for helping adults with psychiatric disabilities move forward in their recovery process.