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Pratt, Gill, Barrett, and Roberts present this third edition of their psychiatric rehabilitation text with updates on the quickly evolving field. The first several chapters discuss the experience and stigma of mental illness, with a focus on schizophrenia and mood disorders, and the typical course and treatment. Principles of rehabilitation, conceptualization of recovery, and proven methods are presented next. The majority of the book is devoted to practical applications of principles and methods, including assessment of complicating factors and comorbid conditions, day programming, community based treatment, case management evaluation, supported employment and educational opportunities, residential services, the merits of self-help techniques, family support, and optimizing the effectiveness of hospitalization to reduce the likelihood of future episodes. Annotation ©2014 Ringgold, Inc., Portland, OR (protoview.com)
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The third edition of Psychiatric Rehabilitation, discusses interventions to help individuals with mental illness improve the quality of their life, achieve goals, and increase opportunities for community integration so they can lead full and productive lives. This person centered approach emphasizes strengths, skill development, and the attainment of valued social roles. The third edition has been fully updated with new coverage indicating how to address medical problems while treating for mental illness, wellness and recovery, evidence based practices, and directions for future research. Retaining the easy to read, engaging style, each chapter includes key terms with definitions, case studies, profiles of leaders in the field, special issues relating to treatment and ethics, and class exercises. Providing a comprehensive overview of this growing field, the book is suitable as an undergraduate or graduate textbook, as well as a reference for practitioners and academic researchers. Special Features: Provides new coverage on comorbid medical disorders, evidence based practices, wellness and recovery, and direction for future research Identifies controversial issues relating to treatment and ethics Supplies case study examples to illustrate chapter points Highlights key terms with definitions and key topics Offers focus questions and class exercises as a teaching tool New coverage of DSM-V diagnosis, evidence-based treatment, and daily living skills training Retains case studies, boxed controversial issues, glossary
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