Keywords psychosis, schizophrenia, psychotic home health clients, mental health recovery, typical and atypical antipsychotic medications Home health nurses may care for clients with psychotic disorders when they have acute medical problems or need home health care after surgery. With today's troubled economy forcing closure or reduction of many inpatient psychiatric units, more mental health clients with schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders are now living in the community. Current treatment for mental illness is based on a recovery model that recognizes recovery from mental illness is possible. Promoting wellness and optimal client functioning is a focus of mental health recovery, even for individuals with major illnesses like schizophrenia.
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