psychosocial rehabilitation
Also written as: PSR
Recovery-oriented services that help individuals with mental illness develop skills and access resources needed for community living.
Full Definition
Psychosocial rehabilitation (PSR) is a comprehensive approach to mental health treatment that focuses on helping individuals with severe mental illness develop the emotional, social, and intellectual skills needed to live, learn, and work in the community with the least amount of professional support. PSR services include skills training, supported employment, housing assistance, peer support, and family education. The approach emphasizes recovery, empowerment, and community integration rather than symptom management alone.
Usage
Usage note: Distinguish from general 'rehabilitation'; emphasize recovery-oriented nature in documentation.
In Context
- "The client was referred to psychosocial rehabilitation services to improve independent living skills." — Discharge planning note
- "PSR programs demonstrated significant improvements in community tenure and quality of life." — Outcome study report