Psychosocial Rehabilitation & Recovery W13

Question 1

What is psychosocial rehabilitation (PSR)?

Answer 1

It is a mental health treatment philosophy or approach that promotes resilience, personal recovery, full community integration, and a sense of purpose for those who have been diagnosed with MI and/or addiction issues
It focuses on community*

Question 2

What are some issues with the PSR?

Answer 2

• patient may not be able to function up to the standards of the PSR
• patients with poor insight may have difficulties with PSR because of the loose principles that do not have restrictions on the patient’s self determining abilities*

Question 3

What is the overlap of PSR with the Recovery Movement ?

Answer 3

• Recovery is a process or journey rather than an outcome
• Recovery in the context of MH refers to living a satisfying life despite illness
• PSR is a recovery approach
• Recovery is possible and expected