Psychosocial Rehabilitation
Also written as: PSR — Psychosocial Rehabilitation
A recovery-oriented approach that assists individuals with mental health conditions in developing skills and accessing resources to achieve their highest level of functioning in the community.
Full Definition
Psychosocial rehabilitation (PSR) is a structured intervention model grounded in recovery principles, emphasising skill-building, community integration, and quality of life rather than symptom elimination alone. In editorial work, PSR documents typically include individual rehabilitation plans, skills training curricula, and progress notes focused on functional outcomes. Editors must distinguish PSR from 'psychiatric rehabilitation,' which may refer more narrowly to clinical services within a psychiatric facility. The term is often abbreviated as PSR and should be expanded on first use. Style guides in this area frequently emphasize person-first language (e.g., 'person with schizophrenia' rather than 'schizophrenic'), and editors should apply this convention consistently throughout PSR documents.
Usage
Usage note: Expand 'PSR' on first use. Apply person-first language conventions throughout PSR documents. Do not use 'psychosocial rehabilitation' interchangeably with 'psychiatric rehabilitation' without confirming the author's intended scope.
In Context
- "The psychosocial rehabilitation plan outlined weekly goals for community re-integration, including independent grocery shopping and use of public transport." — Psychosocial rehabilitation individual plan
- "Referrals to the psychosocial rehabilitation program must include a completed functional assessment to establish baseline skill levels." — Referral documentation