Psychiatric rehabilitation

Psychiatric rehabilitation

Psychiatric rehabilitation promotes recovery, full community integration and improved quality of life for persons who have been diagnosed with any mental health condition that seriously impairs their ability to lead meaningful lives. Psychiatric rehabilitation services may include: supported accommodation, supported employment or education, social firms, assertive community (or outreach) teams assisting with social service agencies, medication management, housing, employment, family issues, coping skills and activities of daily living and socializing.

Rehabilitation plan is different for each individual depending on his type of illness, duration, social-cultural factors, severity, family background etc. Team work is on the very important factors in the process of rehabilitation. Team co-operation and coordination is very essential for the success of the rehabilitation programme.