AMITY INSTITUTE OF BEHAVIOURAL HEALTH AND ALLIED SCIENCES

PSYCHOSOCIAL REHABILITATION:
APPROACHES & PRACTICES

PRESENTED BY: SUPERVISED BY:

ISHITA DAS DR.DEBABANI

M.PHIL. TRAINEE, 1ST YEAR BHATTACHARYA,
AIBHAS, ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR,
AMITY UNIVERSITY AIBHAS
KOLKATA AMITY UNIVERSITY KOLKATA

DATE: 09.11.2023

AIMS OF THE SEMINAR:-

 To understand Psychosocial rehabilitation
 To understand its history
 To understand the goals of Psychosocial rehabilitation
 To understand its various approaches
 To understand who needs Psychosocial Rehabilitation
 To understand the practices done in Psychosocial Rehabilitation
 To understand Psychosocial Rehabilitation interventions for Autism, ADHD and
Schizophrenia.
 To know the recent researches and developments in Psychosocial Rehabilitation

INTRODUCTION:-
Psychiatric rehabilitation (PSR) is the process of restoration of community functioning and
well-being of an individual diagnosed in mental health or emotional disorder and who may be
considered to have a psychiatric disability.

HISTORY:-
Prior to the 1960s and 1970s, it was not uncommon for people with serious mental illnesses to
be institutionalized. The approach to the treatment of mental health issues has changed
considerably since that time and has led to de-institutionalization. It meant that many more
individuals with mental health problems were able to live in their communities rather than
being confined to mental institutions.

PROFESSIONALS INVOLVED IN PSYCHOSOCIAL REHABILITATION:-

Psychiatrist, clinical psychologists, licensed counselor, rehabilitation counselor, special
educators, mental health social workers, occupational therapists, recreational therapists and
vocational therapists.
GOALS:-
 Empowered
 Hopeful
 Skilled
 Supported

APPROACHES:-
 Holistic approach
 Recovery model
 Skills training
 Cognitive remediation
 Basic living skills
 Leisure
 Family based therapy
 Behaviour Therapy

PERSONS IN NEED OF PSR:-

Persons with both a severe physical disability such as those mentioned in the 21 types of
physicial disabilities and severe psychiatric disability such as mood disorders, schizophrenia,
personality disorders substance abuse problems, persons with developmental disorders such as
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Intellectual disability, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity
Disorder (ADHD), Specific learning disorders.

PRACTICES BEFORE STARTING PSR:-

1) Obtaining information
2) Management:-
 Pharmacological interventions
 Planning phase
 Intervention phase

3) Psycho-education to patients as well as to family

PRACTICES DONE IN PSR (The Intervention Phase):-

1) Routine activities
2) Independent living skills
3) Occupational therapy
6) Cognitive skills Training
7) Social skills Training
8) Vocational activities
9) Recreational activities
10) Behavioural Therapy (BT)
11) The club house model
12) Assertive Community Treatment (ACT)
PSR INTERVENTIONS FOR AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER:-
 Applied behavior analysis
 Speech and language therapy
 Communication
 Sensory integration therapy
 Fine motor skills
 Gross motor skills

PSR INTERVENTIONS FOR ATTENTION DEFICIT HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER:-

 Medications
 Behaviour therapy
 Other factors discussed

PSR INTERVENTIONS FOR SCHIZOPHRENIA:-

 Cognitive Remediation Therapy [CRT]

RECENT RESEARCHES DISCUSSED:-

Psychosocial rehabilitation has been proven successful in re-integrating mentally ill patients in
their families and community.

RECENT DEVELOPMENTS IN PSR DISCUSSED:-

 Generative AI

CONCLUSION:-
Psychosocial rehabilitation can be a helpful part of a comprehensive treatment program. By
promoting recovery, improving quality of life, and fostering community integration, this
approach can be an essential resource for those who have been diagnosed with a mental health
condition. Such services can help these individuals develop skills, identify strengths, and
improve their capacity to be successful in their life, work, and relationships.
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