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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 2018 Nov 29. 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 2018 Nov 26. 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 2018 Nov 8. 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 2018 Oct 8. 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 2018 Oct 4. 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 2018 Sep 27. 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 2018 Sep 27. 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 2018 Sep 27. 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 2018 Sep 27. 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 2018 Sep 17. 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 2018 Sep 17. 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 2018 Aug 2. 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

Psychiatr Rehabil J 2018 Dec 16;41(4):302-311. Epub 2018 Jul 16.

School of Psychological Sciences.

Objective: Cognitive remediation (CR) is a promising method of improving cognitive functioning in people with schizophrenia. Nevertheless, the lived experience of participation, and whether this differs from computer game (CG) playing control conditions, remains poorly understood. This study aimed to qualitatively compare the experience of participating in these 2 interventions. Read More

Psychiatr Rehabil J 2018 Jul 16. Epub 2018 Jul 16.

Dartmouth Centers for Health and Aging.

Objective: To identify the strategies peer specialists use to provide illness self-management support for older adults with serious mental illness (SMI) through text messaging.

Method: Transcripts of text message exchanges between 8 older adult participants with SMI who completed the PeerTECH intervention and 3 older adult certified peer specialists who delivered the 12-week program were analyzed. Text message analyses explored themes relevant to peer support and health behavior change. Read More

Psychiatr Rehabil J 2018 Dec 12;41(4):312-318. Epub 2018 Jul 12.

Department of Health Sciences.

Objective: The purpose of this study was to identify strategies for encouraging greater levels of physical activity among community-dwelling individuals living with serious mental illness participating in assertive community treatment (ACT).

Method: Eighteen individuals living with serious mental illness participated in focus group interviews. Participants were recruited from an ACT provider located in the Midwestern United States. Read More

Psychiatr Rehabil J 2018 Sep 9;41(3):163-168. Epub 2018 Jul 9.

Department of Community Mental Health.

Objective: Subtle expressions of stigmata or microaggressions consist of insensitive and demeaning remarks or statements which negate an individual's perception of their reality. They are differentiated from more traditional and overt forms of discrimination in that they are often voiced by well-intentioned individuals who are unaware of the negative underpinnings and potentially harmful effects of their comments. This study aimed to explore the subjective experience of stigma and macroaggression among consumers and their family members during their encounters with mental health care providers. Read More

Psychiatr Rehabil J 2018 Sep 9;41(3):196-207. Epub 2018 Jul 9.

Center for Psychiatric Rehabilitation.

Objective: Supported employment has experienced immense growth as an evidence-based intervention targeting the disproportionately high rates of unemployment among individuals with psychiatric disabilities who actively want to work. However, employment services are often not available to individuals who are ambivalent about work or lack work self-efficacy. The purpose of this study was to pilot-test the efficacy of a new peer-run photography-based group intervention (Vocational Empowerment Photovoice [VEP]) designed to empower individuals with psychiatric disabilities to consider employment services and pursue work. Read More

Psychiatr Rehabil J 2018 Sep 5;41(3):183-195. Epub 2018 Jul 5.

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

Objective: Social inclusion is increasingly recognized as an important contributor to positive mental health outcomes, particularly for people with mental illness. There is a lack of consensus regarding what it means to be socially included and what the key contributors to social inclusion may be. The aim of this investigation was to determine such key contributors, as identified by those with professional experience. Read More

Psychiatr Rehabil J 2018 Dec 5;41(4):351-355. Epub 2018 Jul 5.

National Center for PTSD.

Objective: This investigation aimed to better understand perceived barriers to academic success and preferences for a veteran-specific psychosocial course among veterans with symptoms of posttraumatic stress (PTS).

Method: Ninety-three veterans participated in this investigation as part of a larger study examining psychosocial functioning among veterans with PTS symptoms. Participants completed a self-report survey focused on perceived barriers to academic success and psychoeducational preferences related to health and well-being. Read More

Psychiatr Rehabil J 2018 Sep 5;41(3):243-245. Epub 2018 Jul 5.

Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences.

Objective: This study examined the feasibility and acceptability of developing a recovery-oriented book club in an acute inpatient psychiatric setting, and the impact of participation on measures of hope and recovery orientation.

Method: Participants were recruited from an inpatient psychiatric hospital and assigned to control ( = 13) or experimental ( = 13) conditions. Participants completed the Herth Hope Index (HHI) and the Mental Health Confidence Scale (MHCS) at baseline and follow-up. Read More

Psychiatr Rehabil J 2018 Dec 25;41(4):336-340. Epub 2018 Jun 25.

Department of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia.

Objective: Without a reliable and valid tool, it is neither possible to gauge recovery orientation of persons with serious mental illness nor to evaluate whether existing mental health system encourages recovery in both its policies and current practice in Malaysia. Therefore, the aim of this study was to examine the reliability and factor structure of the Malay version of the Recovery Self-Assessment (RSA-PIRV-M) in a psychiatric sample.

Method: Psychiatric patients were eligible for recruitment to the study, when they fulfilled the following criteria: a diagnosis of schizophrenia, were aged between 18- and 65-years-old, and were able to give consent themselves. Read More

Psychiatr Rehabil J 2018 Dec 21;41(4):356-360. Epub 2018 May 21.

School of Psychology, University of Ottawa.

Objectives: The purpose of this study was to determine the prevalence of tobacco use and overall smoking behaviors within a sample of individuals with a serious mental illness who were homeless or vulnerably housed and receiving community mental health services.

Methods: In 2010, individuals (N = 639) were interviewed, and identified smokers completed the Fagerström Test for Nicotine Dependence (FTND) and additional questions related to their smoking behaviors.

Results: Tobacco use prevalence was 72%, and 62% of smokers had high or very high levels of nicotine dependence. Read More

Psychiatr Rehabil J 2018 Sep 14;41(3):169-182. Epub 2018 May 14.

Institute of Care and Health Science, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg.

Objective: This study investigated the effects of manual-based Phenomenological Art Therapy for individuals living with depression in addition to treatment as usual (PATd/TAU) compared with only treatment as usual (TAU) for individuals diagnosed with moderate to severe depression.

Method: 79 adults (men = 29.1%) were included in this randomized-controlled-trial (RCT), multicenter study in Sweden with an intention-to-treat design. Read More

Psychiatr Rehabil J 2018 Jun 3;41(2):141-148. Epub 2018 May 3.

School of Psychological Science, La Trobe University.

Objective: This study aimed to better understand the implementation of cognitive behavioral therapy for psychosis (CBTp) by exploring the impact of clinicians' attitudes toward CBTp within the Theory of Planned Behavior framework (i.e., by considering attitudes, behaviors, intention, and social norms) as well as perceived obstacles and response to proposed solutions. Read More

Psychiatr Rehabil J 2018 Jun 30;41(2):103-108. Epub 2018 Apr 30.

Office of Mental Health and Suicide Prevention, Veterans Health Administration.

Objective: Veterans Health Administration vocational services assist veterans with mental illness to acquire jobs; one major component of these services is job development. The purpose of this study was to characterize the nature of effective job development practices and to examine perceptions and intensity of job development services.

Method: A national mixed-methods online survey of 233 Veterans Health Administration vocational providers collected data regarding frequency of employer contacts, perceptions of job development ease/difficulty, and effective job development practices when dealing with employers. Read More

Psychiatr Rehabil J 2018 Jun 30;41(2):157-159. Epub 2018 Apr 30.

Institute for Behavioral Health, Heller School of Social Policy and Management, Brandeis University.

Topic: This article addresses critical considerations in the development of peer supports for parents with mental illnesses, focusing on the question of what makes a peer a peer in the parent peer specialist domain.

Purpose: The implementation and testing of parent peer supports requires specification of the critical components of the model, including the qualities, characteristics, and unique contributions of the parent peer specialist.

Sources Used: Themes emerged in Parent Peer Specialist Project Advisory Group discussions, with members drawing from lived experience, practice expertise, and conversations with experts. Read More

Psychiatr Rehabil J 2018 Jun 30;41(2):135-140. Epub 2018 Apr 30.

VA Capitol Health Care Network Mental Illness Research Education Clinical Center.

Objective: The purpose of this study was to determine the feasibility of implementing a recovery education program in a Veterans Affairs medical center.

Method: This case study describes development and implementation of a mental health and wellness curriculum offered through a centralized location. Referral and utilization data (n = 781) from the first 18 months of implementation were used to evaluate feasibility. Read More

Psychiatr Rehabil J 2018 Jun 26;41(2):125-134. Epub 2018 Apr 26.

Objective: People with mental illnesses face stigma that hinders their full integration into society. Work is a major determinant of social inclusion, however, people with mental disorders have fewer opportunities to work. Emerging evidence suggests that social enterprises help disadvantaged people with their work integration process. Read More