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Psychiatr Rehabil J 2019 Apr 4. Epub 2019 Apr 4.

Cooperative Studies Program Coordinating Center, VA Connecticut Healthcare System.

Objective: Transitional work (TW) for veterans with psychiatric disabilities is the predominant model of vocational rehabilitation in the Veterans Health Administration (VA). Although, on average, TW employment outcomes have been demonstrated to be inferior to supported employment, little is known about the potential subgroup of veterans for which TW may be most effective. This study of veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) examines differences in competitive employment outcomes and identifies characteristics of veterans who chose to engage in TW compared with those who did not. Read More

Psychiatr Rehabil J 2019 Apr 4. Epub 2019 Apr 4.

Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, College of Public Health, Temple University.

Objective: Longitudinal research supports an effect of participation in aspects of community life (e.g., leisure activity, employment) on neurocognition in the general population. Read More

Psychiatr Rehabil J 2019 Apr 4. Epub 2019 Apr 4.

Department of Psychology.

Objective: Turnover is a critical problem for community mental health providers, and supervisors may play an important role in mitigating turnover. The current study examined the potential impact of supervisory support on turnover intention and actual turnover among community mental health providers.

Method: We conducted path analyses with data collected longitudinally from 186 direct clinical care providers at two community mental health centers. Read More

Psychiatr Rehabil J 2019 Apr 4. Epub 2019 Apr 4.

Department of Research and Section of Early Psychosis Treatment, Division of Mental Health and Addiction, Oslo University Hospital.

Objective: Norway is a high-income and high-cost society with a generous welfare system, and it has the largest mental health-related unemployment gap of the OECD countries. The aim of the current article was to present a short history of Individual Placement and Support (IPS) services to increase work participation in Norway.

Method: We provide a narrative overview of the developments and research on IPS in Norway, from the introduction of supported employment to recent and ongoing randomized controlled trials (RCTs) investigating the effectiveness of IPS for various target groups. Read More

Psychiatr Rehabil J 2019 Apr 4. Epub 2019 Apr 4.

Department of Psychiatry, Indiana University School of Medicine.

Objective: Voice-hearers tend to face a high degree of stigma that can impact subjective well-being and social functioning. However, researchers have hypothesized that the content of the voice-hearing experience and its cultural context are relevant to stigma responses. This study experimentally tested how perceptions of voice-hearing experiences change as a function of the voice's content and the perceiver's characteristics. Read More

Psychiatr Rehabil J 2019 Apr 4. Epub 2019 Apr 4.

Department of Psychiatry, McGill University.

Objective: To describe facilitators, barriers, and strategies to implementation of the Canadian national At Work/Au travail program. This program funded supported employment services, following some of the principles of the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) model, in 12 sites across Canada.

Method: We conducted on-site individual interviews (12) and focus groups (15) with 35 employment support workers, 12 team supervisors or managers, and 10 directors or CEOs. Read More

Psychiatr Rehabil J 2019 Apr 1. Epub 2019 Apr 1.

School of Health Professions.

Objective: Aging persons with serious mental illness present unique challenges for community mental health services. This population is increasing in numbers in mental health treatment settings. The combination of serious mental illness with the vicissitudes of aging suggest that a broader conceptualization of this population may improve services. Read More

Psychiatr Rehabil J 2019 Apr 1. Epub 2019 Apr 1.

Tuscaloosa Veterans Affairs Medical Center.

Objective: Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) has significant negative effects on occupational, interpersonal, and social functioning. Supported employment is highly effective in helping people with a diagnosis of PTSD obtain and maintain competitive employment. However, less is known about the impact of supported employment on functioning in work or school, social, and interpersonal areas as specifically related to the symptoms of PTSD. Read More

Psychiatr Rehabil J 2019 Apr 1. Epub 2019 Apr 1.

Mental Health Service Line, North Florida/South Georgia Veterans Affairs Health Care System.

Objective: The transition after inpatient psychiatric care is a critical time with increased risk. This brief report evaluates Veterans Engaged in Treatment, Skills, and Transitions for Enhancing Psychiatric Safety (VETSTEPS), a program designed for this critical time.

Method: Three "bridging" strategies were employed: (a) using inpatient-outpatient care collaboration; (b) four phone calls within seven days of discharge; and (c) a 4-week, evidence-based intervention that provided safety planning, coping skills, and triage services for postdischarge needs. Read More

Psychiatr Rehabil J 2019 Mar 28. Epub 2019 Mar 28.

VA Maryland Health Care System (VAMHCS).

Objective: More women veterans than men use Veterans Health Administration (VHA) mental health services. Some psychiatric medications are associated with weight gain and other metabolic side effects, with women more susceptible and reporting more distress than men. We sought to explore how women experience and manage medication-induced weight gain to identify strategies for improving its prevention and management in women. Read More

Psychiatr Rehabil J 2019 Mar 28. Epub 2019 Mar 28.

VA Desert Pacific Mental Health Research, Education, and Clinical Center.

Objective: Examine preferences for family involvement in psychiatric care in a large, representative sample of veterans in treatment for schizophrenia.

Method: Veterans with schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder ( = 801) completed an assessment that included questions about demographic and clinical characteristics, status of family support, and preference for family involvement in their psychiatric care. Open-ended items were independently coded by two raters and categorized; Cohen's kappa was calculated for each category. Read More

Psychiatr Rehabil J 2019 Mar 25. Epub 2019 Mar 25.

Therapeutic Riding of Tuscaloosa.

Objective: The objective of this study was to test effectiveness and feasibility of equine-facilitated cognitive processing therapy (EF-CPT), a manualized adaptation of the cognitive processing therapy model for veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) championed by the Department of Veterans Affairs, in which equine-facilitated activities are integrated into face-to-face sessions.

Method: Twenty-seven veterans with a diagnosis of PTSD participated (M = 51; 78% male) in a pretest-posttest design. Veterans were seen by a single psychologist for 12 sessions of individual EF-CPT. Read More

Psychiatr Rehabil J 2019 Mar 14. Epub 2019 Mar 14.

Department of Psychiatry.

Objective: Voting is a fundamental right in democratic societies. Despite this fact, persons with serious mental illnesses (SMIs) frequently encounter barriers to exercising this right. The purposes of this Brief Report are to emphasize the importance of electoral participation in this population, to describe common barriers, and to outline relevant federal and state laws. Read More

Psychiatr Rehabil J 2019 Mar 7. Epub 2019 Mar 7.

Department of Psychology.

Objective: Recovery, defined as a personal process of living with mental illness, has become a prominent concept in mental health care. We aimed to map the state of the art of conceptualizing recovery, its promoting and impeding factors, recovery-oriented practice, and the assessment of recovery.

Method: A scoping review of systematic reviews and meta-analyses was performed. Read More

Psychiatr Rehabil J 2019 Mar 7. Epub 2019 Mar 7.

Department of Veterans Affairs.

Purpose: Poor sleep and pain are common in veterans with serious mental illness (SMI), yet it is unclear how these may impact dimensions of quality of life. As such, this study examined independent and additive contributions of sleep and pain difficulties on quality of life (QoL) among a sample of veterans with SMI and insomnia.

Method: Participants were 57 veterans with SMI (schizophrenia spectrum, bipolar, or major depressive disorders with significant functional impairment) and at least subthreshold insomnia (Insomnia Severity Index ≥8). Read More

Psychiatr Rehabil J 2019 Mar;42(1):1-2

Department of Psychiatry.

In 1991, as a recent college graduate, I fell into my first job in psychiatric rehabilitation. In a new city, with a vague sense of getting a few years of experience before applying to graduate schools in clinical psychology, I landed a position on an assertive case management team in East Rogers Park, Chicago, Illinois. Armed with a Chicago Transit Authority card, I helped clients navigate medical appointments and laundry and visited bakeries and bookstores, but mostly I built relationships. Read More

Psychiatr Rehabil J 2019 Feb 18. Epub 2019 Feb 18.

Department of Psychiatric Rehabilitation and Counseling Professions, Rutgers School of Health Professions, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey.

Objective: This report describes the instructional design and development process, learner feedback, and factors associated with course completion in the Academy of Peer Services (APS), an online educational platform for partial fulfillment of peer specialist state certification.

Method: From January 2014 to August 2017, 4,064 individuals in the APS completed online courses and provided demographic information and course evaluation feedback. This report analyzed the relationship between demographic data (work role, experience with online training, level of education) and posttest performance. Read More

Psychiatr Rehabil J 2019 Feb 7. Epub 2019 Feb 7.

Department of Psychology, University of Limerick.

Objective: Recovery is the process through which one learns to overcome, manage, or live with the negative consequences of physical illness, mental illness, alcohol or drug misuse, or trauma. Homeless individuals endure many, or all, of these experiences. Previous research has shown that characteristics of homeless services, particularly the amount of choice they afford to service users, can influence recovery experiences, potentially by increasing a sense of mastery. Read More

Psychiatr Rehabil J 2019 Jan 28. Epub 2019 Jan 28.

Illawarra Institute for Mental Health.

Objective: Our goal was to develop and pilot a methodology that could reliably identify therapeutic homework tasks that are coherent with the goals of individuals receiving mental health recovery support.

Method: The content of goals and therapeutic homework tasks of 66 clients were classified using the Camberwell Assessment of Need Goal-Action Plan (CAN-GAP) taxonomy. Goal-homework pairs were considered coherent if the content of the homework and goal were both independently assigned the same content domain. Read More

Psychiatr Rehabil J 2019 Jan 21. Epub 2019 Jan 21.

Places for People.

Objective: To examine the relationship between loneliness and depressive symptoms among middle-aged and older adults diagnosed with serious mental illness (SMI).

Method: Cross-sectional data from a community mental health center were used to understand the contribution of loneliness to depressive symptoms. Participants (n = 100) were aged 50 or older, diagnosed with SMI, and receiving intensive case management services. Read More

Psychiatr Rehabil J 2018 Dec 27. Epub 2018 Dec 27.

BRiTE Center.

Objective: A growing body of literature indicates that mobile health (mHealth) interventions that utilize smartphones for illness management are feasible, acceptable, and clinically promising. In this study, we examine how individuals with serious mental illness use a mHealth intervention-FOCUS-to self-manage their illnesses. Additionally, we explored participant perceptions of the intervention's impact on their subjective illness experience. Read More

Psychiatr Rehabil J 2018 Dec 20. Epub 2018 Dec 20.

Graduate Institute of Social Work.

Objective: This study examined the psychometric properties of a Chinese language version of the Recovery-Promoting Relationship Scale (RPRS) scale in a sample of persons with severe mental illness in Taiwan.

Method: Five hundred ninety-two participants from 32 community psychiatric rehabilitation centers in Taiwan agreed to participate in this study. Principal component factor analysis with oblique rotation was performed. Read More

Psychiatr Rehabil J 2018 Dec 20. Epub 2018 Dec 20.

Association Quebecoise Pour La Readaptation Sociale.

Objective: Self-management support is recognized as an important component of the management of mood and anxiety disorders. The goal of this feasibility study was to evaluate the acceptability, implementation and perceived usefulness of a new comprehensive self-management tool () in four care settings in Quebec, Canada.

Method: Care providers offered the tool to people with difficulties related to mood or anxiety disorders during a 7-month period. Read More

Psychiatr Rehabil J 2018 Dec 20. Epub 2018 Dec 20.

Department of Psychiatry.

Objective: Small business is a favorably regarded institution in America. Given employment disparities among individuals with psychiatric disabilities compared to other workers, self-employment has potential to promote career development and community integration. However, little is known about what has helped or hindered current small business owners with psychiatric disabilities. Read More

Psychiatr Rehabil J 2018 Dec 17. Epub 2018 Dec 17.

School of Psychology, Fielding Graduate University.

Objective: Much of the extant literature on women with serious mental illness (SMI) has focused on the risks associated with motherhood, including violence, custody loss, poverty, and homelessness. The present study was conducted to characterize women's broader experiences surrounding the parenting role.

Method: Twenty women with SMI, both those with and without children, were interviewed. Read More

Psychiatr Rehabil J 2018 Dec 17. Epub 2018 Dec 17.

First Department of Psychiatry, Institute of Psychiatry and Neurology.

Objective: Hope is a key component of personal recovery. There is limited evidence regarding the association of hope with the level of functioning in individuals with psychosis. It is also not clear which dimensions of hope are most strongly related to clinical recovery. Read More

Psychiatr Rehabil J 2018 Dec;41(4):341-350

University Center for Psychiatry, Rob Giel Research Center, University Medical Center Groningen.

Objective: This article describes the development and testing of the Functional Recovery tool (FR tool), a short instrument for assessing functional recovery during routine outcome monitoring of people living with serious mental illnesses.

Methods: To assess functional recovery, mental health professionals conducted semistructured interviews with people living with serious mental illnesses on three areas of social functioning: daily living and self-care, work and study, and social contacts. Functioning in each of these areas over the past 6 months was rated on a 3-point scale: 0 (independent), 1 (partially independent), and 2 (dependent). Read More

Psychiatr Rehabil J 2018 Dec;41(4):277-289

School of Social Work, Georgia State University.

Objective: Race and gender differences in help seeking are well-established; however, reasons for these differences are less clear. This study examined race and gender differences in two potential contributors-perceptions of illness and attitudes toward treatment-in a sample of marginalized young adults.

Method: Interviews were conducted with young adults (age 18-25) with prior involvement in public systems of care and mood disorder diagnoses (n = 60). Read More

Psychiatr Rehabil J 2018 Dec;41(4):266-276

Learning and Working During the Transition to Adulthood Rehabilitation Research and Training Center, University of Massachusetts Medical School.

Objective: The purpose of this study was to determine whether vocational supports for emerging adults with serious mental health conditions who are at high risk for rearrest are more effectively served within Multisystemic Therapy for Emerging Adults (MST-EA) through vocationally enhanced MST-EA Coaches or through referral to state vocational rehabilitation services.

Method: A pilot randomized controlled trial examined two MST-EA Coaching approaches. In the Standard Coach + VR condition (n = 16), MST-EA Coaches delivered standard skills curricula to participants and referred them to state vocational rehabilitation (VR) services for vocational supports. Read More

Psychiatr Rehabil J 2018 Dec;41(4):258-265

The Jewish Board of Family and Children's Services.

Objective: This study aimed to improve our understanding of how to best assist marginalized youth during their transition to adulthood, and how to provide them services that help them achieve independence within existing public systems of care.

Method: Using purposive sampling methods, 17 direct service providers and supervisors of a large behavioral health organization participated in individual interviews and focus groups.

Results: A team of analysts identified eight primary themes: (a) the primacy of consistent and caring relationships with adults; (b) working with youth and family concurrently; (c) the complicated dance of autonomy and independence; (d) engagement of alumni and peers in service delivery; (e) transition navigator: an active not passive approach to becoming an adult; (f) youth as the drivers of treatment and recovery; (g) provider training and resources to address the unique needs of transition-age youth; and (h) broadening the definition of treatment. Read More

Psychiatr Rehabil J 2018 Dec;41(4):253-257

School of Social Work, New York University.

What are the needs, perceptions and experiences of individuals with serious mental health conditions during the transition to adulthood? How can services best support them during this stage of life? These are the two interrelated questions that the articles in this special section address. The populations of focus in these articles are diverse: college students receiving educational supports, White and Latino young adults receiving employment supports, youth and young adults with justice system involvement, young adults with mood disorders, and service providers for youth in transition to adulthood in large urban behavioral health centers. The focus on diverse samples highlights some of the progress in the field. Read More

Psychiatr Rehabil J 2019 Mar 29;42(1):17-25. Epub 2018 Nov 29.

Silver School of Social Work, New York University.

Objective: Research has shown that young adults at clinical high risk (CHR) for developing psychosis have difficulties seeking, accessing, and staying engaged with mental health services. The present study explored perspectives on engagement with mental health services among young adults at CHR.

Method: In-depth interviews were conducted with 30 participants at CHR, ages 18-30, from an Eastern U. Read More

Psychiatr Rehabil J 2018 Nov 29. Epub 2018 Nov 29.

VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System.

Objective: Resilience is broadly defined as the ability to respond adaptively to challenges or adversity. It is unclear which clinical and cognitive factors are most closely related to resilience. Also, the dimensions that comprise resilience may differ among different groups, such as those who are homeless. Read More

Psychiatr Rehabil J 2018 11 29. Epub 2018 Nov 29.

National Development Research Institutes.

Objective: Many combat veterans struggle with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and hazardous alcohol use and are hesitant to engage in behavioral health services. Combining peer support with an eHealth intervention may overcome many barriers to care. This pilot study investigated the feasibility of adding peer support to a web-based cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) targeting PTSD symptoms and hazardous drinking, called Thinking Forward. Read More

Psychiatr Rehabil J 2019 Mar 26;42(1):26-31. Epub 2018 Nov 26.

Initiative for Research and Education to Advance Community Health, Washington State University.

Objective: This study describes the perspectives of outpatients with serious mental illness (SMI) and alcohol dependence on their participation in a contingency management (CM) intervention for alcohol use.

Methods: Thirty-five adults with SMI and alcohol dependence participated in a randomized trial of CM for alcohol use, where they were rewarded with prizes contingent on abstinence from alcohol. All participants were interviewed regarding their participation in CM with a consistent structure that included nine open-ended questions. Read More

Psychiatr Rehabil J 2019 Mar 8;42(1):48-56. Epub 2018 Nov 8.

Department of Psychiatry, McLean Hospital.

Objective: Evidence concerning the effectiveness of yoga in partial hospital programs is limited. Yet, partial hospitals provide treatment at a critical juncture by bridging inpatient and outpatient care. The present study tested the effectiveness of a single-session group yoga intervention for short-term mood and psychiatric symptom change in participants attending a 1- to 2-week partial hospital program. Read More

Psychiatr Rehabil J 2019 Mar 8;42(1):32-40. Epub 2018 Oct 8.

Institute on Disability.

Objective: To measure community mental health agency staff attitudes about employment for persons with serious mental illness.

Methods: An online survey was developed and sent to 2,218 staff at 4 community mental health centers (CMHC) in 1 New England state. The survey collected quantitative and qualitative data about staff attitudes about employment for persons with serious mental illness. Read More

Psychiatr Rehabil J 2019 Mar 4;42(1):64-70. Epub 2018 Oct 4.

Goodmayes Hospital.

Objective: Psychiatric inpatients present with multiple difficulties, including comorbid diagnoses, social problems, trauma, and high levels of psychiatric medication use. All of these factors have been associated with poorer cognitive functioning, which is rarely assessed. The aim of this study was to examine the acceptability of a brief cognitive screening assessment, and identify the cognitive and psychological profile of current psychiatric inpatients. Read More

Psychiatr Rehabil J 2019 Mar 27;42(1):71-78. Epub 2018 Sep 27.

Thresholds Research & Evaluation, Youth & Young Adult Services.

Objective: For interventions, like the Transition to Independence Process (TIP) Model, to be implemented effectively, efficient and accessible quality assurance tools are needed. The purpose of this article is to describe the process of developing an online staff self-report quality assurance tool for a key process in the TIP Model: the TIP Solution Review (TSR) and to provide data on the acceptability and perceived impact of both the measure and the TSR process.

Method: We used an iterative approach to pilot test and seek feedback from multidisciplinary teams trained in TIP. Read More

Psychiatr Rehabil J 2019 Mar 27;42(1):88-99. Epub 2018 Sep 27.

Department of Rehabilitation Psychology and Special Education, University of Wisconsin- Madison.

Objective: Social effectiveness continues to play a critical role in recovery of people with serious mental illness (SMI), with greater social effectiveness predicting many positive life outcomes. Despite the abundance of literature supporting the relationship between perceptions and behavior, little is known about predictors of perceived social effectiveness of individuals with SMI.

Methods: The purpose of this study is to examine the predictors of perceived social effectiveness of individuals with SMI. Read More

Psychiatr Rehabil J 2019 Mar 27;42(1):79-87. Epub 2018 Sep 27.

Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, Temple University.

Objective: The purpose of the current study was to examine the relationship between education and recovery-oriented outcomes among adults with serious mental illnesses (SMIs).

Method: Data from 623 adults with SMIs were combined from 6 separate studies, using baseline measures prior to any intervention. An independent samples t test was conducted on recovery scores and overall quality of life (QOL) to compare participants with more than high school education to those with less. Read More

Psychiatr Rehabil J 2019 Mar 27;42(1):9-16. Epub 2018 Sep 27.

Silver School of Social Work, New York University.

Objective: Peer specialists are frequently employed in mental health settings, with growing evidence for positive impact on subjective aspects of recovery. As more individuals within the mental health system have criminal justice involvement, peer specialists with incarceration histories are increasingly important, yet little is known about how their experiences with the criminal justice system factor into their work. This study sought to understand the experiences of peer specialists with criminal justice histories and how they incorporate these experiences into their work. Read More

Psychiatr Rehabil J 2019 Mar 17;42(1):100-103. Epub 2018 Sep 17.

Clinical and Health Psychology Research Initiative (CaHPRI).

Objective: Mood symptoms may impact on personal recovery and psychosocial functioning in bipolar disorder (BD). This study aimed to explore whether recent mood symptoms were associated with recovery and social support from friends, family, and partners.

Method: A cross-sectional survey was conducted with 312 participants who self-reported a confirmed diagnosis of BD and were recruited through social media. Read More

Psychiatr Rehabil J 2019 Mar 17;42(1):41-47. Epub 2018 Sep 17.

School of Creative Arts Therapies, University of Haifa.

Objective: Despite the increase in arts-based programs in community rehabilitation services in many countries, little is known about how these programs are perceived by health professionals who can refer individuals with mental health conditions to community-based psychiatric rehabilitation services. This study examined how senior professionals with key positions in the public health system perceive the integration of the arts in community-based psychiatric rehabilitation services in Israel.

Method: Semistructured interviews were conducted with 10 professionals. Read More

Psychiatr Rehabil J 2018 Dec 17;41(4):328-335. Epub 2018 Sep 17.

VA North Texas Health Care System.

Objective: Incarceration and substance use disorders/mental illness can have a significant negative impact on finding employment. However, it is unclear in what phase of the search for employment, that is, applying for jobs, obtaining interviews, being offered employment, does time incarcerated have the most effect. This study will determine how time incarcerated in the past 10 years is associated with negative job search process outcomes. Read More

Psychiatr Rehabil J 2018 Dec 17;41(4):319-327. Epub 2018 Sep 17.

Orygen, the National Centre of Excellence in Youth Mental Health.

Objective: Increased employment duration has been associated with change in performance on specific neurocognitive domains in populations with schizophrenia, but not in first-episode psychosis. The aim of this exploratory study was to examine whether employment duration over 18 months is associated with neurocognitive outcomes over 18 months among individuals with first-episode psychosis.

Method: Eighty-eight young people with first-episode psychosis completed a neurocognitive battery at baseline and 18 months. Read More

Psychiatr Rehabil J 2018 Sep;41(3):246-252

Center for Health Care Research and Policy, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine.

Objectives: Targeted Training in Illness Management (TTIM) focuses on enhancing care engagement for people living with serious mental illness and diabetes. This secondary analysis from a 60-week, randomized controlled trial of TTIM versus treatment as usual evaluated racial subgroup outcomes.

Method: Demographics, clinical characteristics, and diabetes status were evaluated for those self-identifying as non-Hispanic White, African American, and Hispanic. Read More

Psychiatr Rehabil J 2018 Sep;41(3):234-242

Departamento de Psicologia Clinica, Universidad Complutense de Madrid.

Objective: Compared with the general population, those with severe psychiatric conditions have a substantially higher likelihood of trauma exposure, increased probability of developing posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and more severe consequences if trauma is left untreated. Nevertheless, identification of trauma/PTSD continues to be a neglected mental health system priority. In Spain, few investigations have examined the prevalence of trauma, particularly in persons with severe psychiatric conditions. Read More

Psychiatr Rehabil J 2018 Sep;41(3):224-233

Department of Psychiatry, Geisel School of Medicine and Centers for Health and Aging, Dartmouth College.

Objective: To compare adults aged ≥50 years with serious mental illness reporting moderate-to-severe pain to older adults with serious mental illness without pain with respect to sociodemographic characteristics, health conditions, and functional impairment.

Method: Secondary data analyses were conducted using baseline assessments of 183 participants recruited for the Helping Older People Experience Success (HOPES) study from three community mental health centers. The primary outcome was self-reported, nonexperimentally induced, moderate-to-severe pain (referent = no-to-mild pain). Read More

Psychiatr Rehabil J 2019 Mar 2;42(1):3-8. Epub 2018 Aug 2.

Fielding Graduate University.

Objective: A pilot study was conducted to develop and provide a formative evaluation of a group intervention for women with serious mental illness, Women's Empowerment and Recovery-Oriented Care (WE-ROC).

Method: Ten women with serious mental illness were recruited from a mental health center to take part in the pilot study. Several measures were utilized to assess prepost changes in recovery and empowerment and to elicit participant feedback. Read More