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Developing a Dynamic Understanding of Risk Factors for People Admitted to Long-term High Dependency Units
AbstractEven with developments in supporting people with enduring psychosis, some people living with these difficulties still require specialised care in inpatient rehabilitation facilities. To optimise the support provided a service evaluation was conducted for people admitted to a Long-term High Dependency Unit service. Data collected routinely with the Short-Term Assessment for Risk and Treatability tool was used to identify dynamic risk factors for the residents. Completed assessments were analysed for frequency and severity of risk behaviours; historic prevalence of risk behaviours; judgements on future risk; and stre...
Source: Journal of Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Mental Health - February 14, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research

Exploring the Benefits of Vocational Activity for People with Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorder in Norway
AbstractVocational activity holds many benefits for people with severe mental illness. The purpose of the present study is to explore potential benefits of vocational activity on self-esteem and benefits as described by employment specialists. Data from 148 adults with schizophrenia spectrum disorders participating in a comprehensive vocational rehabilitation program was collected as part of the Job Management Program (JUMP) study. Assessments were conducted at inclusion, post intervention (10  months) and 2 years after inclusion. Multiple regressions and mixed between-within subjects analysis of variance were applied to...
Source: Journal of Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Mental Health - February 5, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research

Beyond the Couch: Empowering Psychiatrists to be Leaders —A Brief Report from a Leadership and Skills Training Course for Psychiatrists in India
AbstractLeadership and skill building courses conducted by NIMHANS with the involvement of Professor Norman Sartorius, Psychiatry ’s living legend, have been extremely coveted and highly regarded among the early career psychiatrists (ECP) across the world. This is a brief narrative by two attending ECPs about their experience to describe the importance of such skill building courses for the psychiatrists. (Source: Journal of Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Mental Health)
Source: Journal of Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Mental Health - January 30, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research

Pilot Evaluation of the Newly Developed Borderline Intervention for Work Integration (BIWI)
The objective of this study was to conduct a pilot evaluation of a newly developed 9-week group and hybrid intervention called Borderline Intervention for Work Integration (BIWI). Outcomes were measured with the Motivation to find a job and the Barriers to Employment and Coping Efficacy Scale (BECES) questionnaires. In addition, participants (n = 10) completed a satisfaction survey about the intervention. Two authors filled a journal following each group session. Data was analyzed with a qualitative perspective to produce a final version of the intervention. At the 6 month follow-up, findings show that more than half ...
Source: Journal of Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Mental Health - January 20, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research

Rehabilitation and Recovery-Oriented Mental Health Services in the Northern Part of India: Initiatives and Way Forward
The objective of this paper is to discuss the different categories of patients, their needs, challenging aspects and priority areas in terms of psychosocial management and recovery derived from experiential anecdotes as a mental health professional extending services in the heart of India. (Source: Journal of Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Mental Health)
Source: Journal of Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Mental Health - January 17, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research

Promoting Community Participation of Individuals with Mental Illnesses in Rural Areas in the United States
AbstractIndividuals with serious mental illnesses (SMI) living in rural areas face unique challenges to community inclusion and participation. The purpose of this study is to evaluate barriers to participation in rural areas and discuss potential strategies to mitigate them. We conducted a qualitative analysis of responses from 87 individuals attending the Pennsylvania Association of Psychiatric Rehabilitation Services annual conference. Participants were randomly assigned to groups and asked to provide written answers to the questions: (1) What are the barriers to participation in rural areas? and (2) What are the facilit...
Source: Journal of Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Mental Health - January 8, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research

Fostering Emotional Plasticity in Acquired Brain Injury Rehabilitation
AbstractStrokes and other forms of acquired brain injuries (ABIs) are leading causes of disability worldwide and often have serious physical, cognitive, and psychological consequences. ABI patients are at a serious risk for acquiring mental health issues. It is crucial for ABI survivors to engage in rehabilitation interventions focused on psychological development and affective well-being. In this article, we discuss the concept of emotional plasticity as a promising tool to improve psychological adjustment and rehabilitation in ABI survivors. Emotional plasticity can be understood as a branch of neurological plasticity th...
Source: Journal of Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Mental Health - December 29, 2023 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research

Road to Home: Journey of Homeless Persons with Mental Illness and the Stakeholders Involved: A Case Series
AbstractHomeless Persons with Mental Illness (HPMI) landing at a psychiatric hospital is no longer uncommon. This population is mostly found wandering in a disheveled state, lying on the streets disinhibited of the surroundings, getting triggered in public places and being aggressive which often led to complaints by the public, eventually, they are commonly brought by the general public or police into the psychiatric hospital. A person with mental illness has a right to have a family; due regard to their rights, the psychiatric social worker of the multidisciplinary mental health team renders the services in tracing their ...
Source: Journal of Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Mental Health - December 8, 2023 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research

Boundary Flexibilities in Mental Health Peer Support: The Peer Perspective
This article will explore the ethics of boundaries in mental health peer support through critical analysis of existing literature and through qualitative interview data with “peers,” or people trained to draw o n their lived experience of mental conditions to aid others. We argue that more attention should be paid to boundary ethics in emerging forms of care, especially as they interface with clinical services. (Source: Journal of Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Mental Health)
Source: Journal of Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Mental Health - December 1, 2023 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research

A Wellbeing Course to Improve Aging with Serious Mental Illness: Feasibility and Acceptability Within a Psychosocial Clubhouse
AbstractSerious mental illnesses (SMIs), such as a schizophrenia-spectrum disorders, bipolar and related disorders, personality disorders, and the most severe presentations major depressive, obsessive compulsive, and other psychological disorders are believed to affect approximately 5% of adults in the U.S. (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration in Results from the 2010 national survey on drug use and health: mental health findings, 2012). Older adults who have SMIs experience higher rates of health problems and mortality, increased feelings of isolation and loneliness, and report lower levels of life s...
Source: Journal of Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Mental Health - November 27, 2023 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research

Patient Perspective on Factors that Facilitate Recovery in Schizophrenia. A Qualitative Study
This article presents the findings of a qualitative study in which 20 person who consider themselves recovered/recovering from Schizophrenia were interviewed. A semi structured interview schedule was prepared based on literature review and expert opinion. Data was analyzed using Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA).Participants identified six factors that significantly helped them to recover from their illness and still helps them to maintain their recovery. These factors include (1) medication (2) support from significant others (3) knowledge about the illness (4) self-determination and optimism (5) lifestyle mo...
Source: Journal of Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Mental Health - November 25, 2023 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research

Exploring Mental Health Professionals ’ Perceptions of Physical Activity Provision for Mental Health Service Users
AbstractPhysical activity can be beneficial for physical health, mental health, and personal recovery for mental health service users. However, mental health service users have lower levels of physical activity than the general population. Mental health professionals hold important roles in influencing the care of mental health service users and supporting engagement with therapeutic activities. To explore experiences of mental health professionals relating to physical activity for mental health service users within two UK-based Community Mental Health Teams. Semi-structured interviews were completed with twelve mental hea...
Source: Journal of Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Mental Health - November 25, 2023 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research

Voluntary Sector Initiative: Journey of Akshadhaa, a Voluntary Sector Organization Providing Support for People with Neuro-Developmental Disability in Bangalore, India
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Source: Journal of Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Mental Health - November 24, 2023 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research

Caregivers Journey Through Experiences of People Living with Dementia and History of Wandering Behaviour: An Indian Case Series
AbstractWandering is one of the major behavioural symptoms of dementia contributing to increased caregiver burden. Understanding the caregivers ’ challenges help the mental health professionals to develop a feasible care plan relevant to Indian context. To explore the caregivers’ experience of managing wandering behaviour among persons with dementia. Three case studies were selected from the family caregiver population and who made effo rts to manage wandering behaviour in person with dementia. Interview method was used to understand the experience of caregivers. The mean age of the caregivers was 49 years, mean age o...
Source: Journal of Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Mental Health - November 7, 2023 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research

Habilitation Models for Neurodevelopmental Disorders
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Source: Journal of Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Mental Health - November 2, 2023 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research