Rehabilitation Services for Persons With Schizophrenia

Depression, Disability, and Rehabilitation Services for Women

“…Partially in response to the failure of state VR services to adequately serve those with psychiatric disabilities, comprehensive treatment models were developed to meet the specific needs of individuals with disabling psychiatric disorders. Under the umbrella term of “psychiatric rehabilitation” or “psycho-social rehabilitation” (PSR), these models emphasize the learning of adult role skills in natural environments, and provision of support from professionals, families, and peers (Cook et al, 1996). PSR service delivery principles include a biopsychosocial approach encompassing physical, psychological, and social wellness; comprehensive case planning and assertive service coordination; client-defined goals, self-advocacy, and empowerment; and, an emphasis on client strengths to promote recovery (Cook & Jonikas, 1996).…”

Critical Issues for Parents with Mental Illness and their Families

“…The goals of PSR services are to help those with mental illness participate optimally in their chosen adult life roles. PSR services are guided by a philosophy that stresses client choice and empowerment, places an emphasis on client strengths, promotes community integration, and provides on-going services in the context of a client-provider relationship characterized by partnership and advocacy (Cook et al, 1996).…”

Exciting career opportunity beckons! Early intervention and vocational rehabilitation in first-episode psychosis: employing cautious optimism

“…In addition, new evidence‐based methods of vocational rehabilitation have been developed [12]. While these approaches have been successfully evaluated in chronically unwell populations [13], little attention has been paid to those at the outset of their experience with mental illness.…”