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psychosocial rehabilitation
Evidence-based interventions designed to help individuals with mental illness develop skills needed for independent living and community integration.
Full Definition
Psychosocial rehabilitation encompasses a range of therapeutic interventions and support services aimed at helping individuals with mental illness achieve optimal functioning in their chosen environments. These services focus on developing practical skills such as medication management, social interaction, vocational preparation, and activities of daily living. The approach emphasizes recovery, self-determination, and community integration rather than symptom reduction alone.
Usage
Usage note: Often abbreviated as PSR in clinical documentation. Hyphenate when used as an adjective.
In Context
- "The psychosocial rehabilitation program includes modules on budgeting and apartment hunting." — program description
- "Psychosocial rehabilitation services will be provided in the client's natural environment." — service plan
Also known as
PSR
psychiatric rehabilitation
Don't confuse with
psychotherapy
social rehabilitation