Recovery from Mental Disorders: A Practical Guide to Achieving Reality

With the increasing awareness and attention to mental health, it is the perfect time for recovery from severe mental disorders. Mental health professionals and organizations are responding to the national call to action, urging for a shift towards recovery-oriented care. But the question remains: how can recovery become a reality for individuals with mental disabilities?

The Role of Psychiatric Rehabilitation

Psychiatric rehabilitation plays a crucial role in bridging the gap between what is known and what can be used to achieve recovery. Recovery From Disability, written by renowned expert Dr. Robert P. Liberman, provides a comprehensive guide to the principles and practices of psychiatric rehabilitation. With 40 years of experience in designing, testing, and disseminating innovative treatments, Dr. Liberman shares his expertise on evidence-based practices that can help individuals recover from mental disorders.

A Practical Approach to Recovery

This practical manual addresses the day-to-day realities faced by practitioners, providing clear advice and ideas for effective services. Written in an accessible manner, it is an invaluable resource for mental health professionals, administrators, consumer advocates, and clinicians with all levels of experience. The book is filled with real-life examples, graphic aids, and practical techniques that can be immediately applied to help patients achieve their personally relevant goals.

Customized Services for Individual Needs

Dr. Liberman recognizes that each individual has unique needs and goals. The book provides guidance on how to customize services to cater to individuals with co-occurring disorders, treatment-resistant disorders, or those exhibiting aggressive behavior. It also addresses the specific needs of Latino patients and the latest developments in rehabilitation, including illness management, social and independent living skills training, neurocognitive pharmacology, cognitive remediation, and the use of computers in rehabilitation.

Empowering Patients and Caregivers

The book offers practical strategies for empowering patients and caregivers, including:

• Helping patients select realistic yet personally meaningful goals for enriching their lives
• Teaching patients how to stabilize their symptoms and cognitive impairments
• Training patients in social and independent living skills for empowerment and autonomy
• Education for family members and caregivers to collaborate with mental health professionals in overcoming their loved one’s disability
• Providing access to vocational rehabilitation, including supported employment
• Facilitating comprehensive, continuous, and coordinated competency-based rehabilitation

Achieving Comprehensive Recovery

By following the principles and practices outlined in Recovery From Disability, mental health professionals can help patients achieve comprehensive recovery, enabling them to reach their full potential and live fulfilling lives.

With its wealth of practical and evidence-based approaches, this book is an essential resource for anyone involved in mental health care, providing the tools and techniques needed to support individuals on the road to recovery.