Integrating treatment with rehabilitation for persons with major mental illnesses

Psychiatr Serv. 2003 Nov;54(11):1491-8. doi: 10.1176/appi.ps.54.11.1491.

Abstract

Psychiatric treatment and rehabilitation are integrated, seamless approaches aimed at restoring persons with major mental disorders to their best possible level of functioning and quality of life. Driven by a thorough assessment, treatment and rehabilitation are keyed to the stage and type of each individual's disorder. Examples of coordinated treatment and rehabilitation are pharmacotherapy, supported employment, social skills training, family psychoeducation, assertive community treatment, and integrated programs for persons with dual diagnoses. The authors conclude by proposing seven principles to guide mental health practitioners in their integration of pharmacologic and psychosocial interventions.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Antipsychotic Agents / adverse effects
  • Antipsychotic Agents / therapeutic use
  • Bipolar Disorder / diagnosis
  • Bipolar Disorder / rehabilitation*
  • Combined Modality Therapy
  • Depressive Disorder, Major / diagnosis
  • Depressive Disorder, Major / rehabilitation*
  • Disability Evaluation
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Patient Care Team*
  • Patient Compliance / psychology
  • Patient Participation
  • Psychotic Disorders / diagnosis
  • Psychotic Disorders / rehabilitation*
  • Psychotropic Drugs / adverse effects
  • Psychotropic Drugs / therapeutic use
  • Rehabilitation, Vocational
  • Schizophrenia / diagnosis
  • Schizophrenia / rehabilitation*
  • Secondary Prevention
  • Socialization

Substances

  • Antipsychotic Agents
  • Psychotropic Drugs