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This comprehensive, authoritative text 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.
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Corrigan (Illinois Institute of Technology), Mueser and Drake (both Dartmouth Medical School), Bond (Indiana U.), and Solomon (U. of Pennsylvania) present a review of current knowledge and best practices for helping adults with psychiatric disabilities to progress in their recovery process and pursue important life goals. Coverage includes an overview of psychiatric rehabilitation; in-depth discussions of 10 specific service approaches, organized around the domains of work, continuing education, housing, and family; meeting the needs of special populations and problems, including posttraumatic stress disorder, substance abuse, criminal justice involvement, aggressive behavior, or physical health problems; and policy issues and how to develop more inclusive, empowering services. For students, clinicians, and researchers in clinical psychology, psychiatry, social work, nursing, occupational therapy, and related fields. Annotation ©2008 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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