PSYCHIATRIC REHABILITATION
Psychiatric Rehabilitation (PSYR) is also known as Psychosocial Rehabilitation (PSR). PSYR is a salutogenic intervention that represents the gold standard in fortigenesis and mental health recovery. ​
Psychiatric rehabilitation promotes recovery, full community integration, and improved quality of life for persons who have been diagnosed with any mental health condition that seriously impairs their ability to lead meaningful lives. Psychiatric rehabilitation services are collaborative, person-directed and individualized. These services are an essential element of the health care and human services spectrum, and should be evidence-based. They focus on helping individuals develop skills and access resources needed to increase their capacity to be successful and satisfied in the living, working, learning, and social environments of their choice.
Psychiatric Rehabilitation Association
There are 7 areas of competency that PSYR specialists are expected to demonstrate:
1. Health & Wellness Support
2. Facilitating Recovery Strategies
3. Interpersonal Competencies
4. Community Integration
5. Systems Competencies
6. Assessment, Planning, and Outcomes
7. Professional Role & Responsibilities
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There are two tracks of training available through CCC.
The Psychiatric Rehabilitation Association (PRA) is the premier organization for the psychiatric rehabilitation profession and provides resources, education, ideas, and advocacy to enhance the power and performance of the recovery workforce.