Principles and Practice of Psychiatric Rehabilitation

This comprehensive, authoritative work provides a state-of-the-art review of current knowledge and best practices for helping adults with psychiatric disabilities move forward in their recovery process. The authors draw on extensive research and clinical expertise to accessibly describe the "whats," "whys," and "how-tos" of psychiatric rehabilitation. Coverage includes tools and strategies for assessing clients' needs and strengths, integrating medical and psychosocial interventions, and implementing supportive services in such areas as housing, employment, social networks, education, and physical health. Detailed case examples in every chapter illustrate both the real-world challenges of severe mental illness and the nuts and bolts of effective interventions.

Patrick W. Corrigan, PsyD, Institute of Psychology, Illinois Institute of Technology, USA, Kim T. Mueser, PhD, Departments of Psychiatry and Community and Family Medicine, Dartmouth Medical School, USA, Gary R. Bond, PhD, Department of Psychology, Indiana University -Purdue University Indianapolis, USA, Robert E. Drake, MD, PhD, Departments of Psychiatry and Community and Family Medicine, Dartmouth Medical School, USA and Phyllis Solomon, PhD, School of Social Policy and Practice, University of Pennsylvania, USA

"After reading this book I feel much more optimistic about the field of rehabilitation. The book demonstrates that moving a person along the recovery road requires sensitive services that take into account a wide variety of factors, including stigma and the novel concept of peer support. The emphasis is on providing culturally relevant, accessible services with active collaboration from consumers. Not only is the book built on firm evidence, but it also sifts and weighs this evidence, making it digestible and relevant to rehabilitation practitioners. Few volumes provide such added value." - Til Wykes, Department of Psychology, Institute of Psychiatry, London, UK "This impressive volume, written by five leaders in the field of psychiatric rehabilitation in the US, offers a remarkable amount of good evidence, historical overview, personal accounts, and practical advice. The layout is clear and logical, the language precise. It is enjoyable and easy to read...It provides a wealth of teaching and discussion mater