Principles and practice of psychiatric rehabilitation : an empirical approach

This book is a comprehensive guide to psychiatric rehabilitation and recovery. Case studies feature throughout. Contents include: who are people with psychiatric disabilities?; stigma and mental illness; what is psychiatric rehabilitation?; rehabilitation strategies; assessment; erasing stigma and promoting empowerment; illness and wellness self-management; care coordination; medications; housing and citizenship; employment and education; family interventions; psychosis and cognitive challenges; aggressive behaviour; criminal justice; physical health and medical care; co-occurring mental illness and substance abuse; peer supports and services.