Description

A directory describing selected psychosocial/psychiatric rehabilitation programs from around the world that represent examples of good psychosocial/psychiatric rehabilitation practice. Brief overviews of the state of psychosocial/psychiatric rehabilitation in different global regions are included as well as a description of the minimum characteristics of ”good practice.“

This publication was supported in part by the World Health Organization within the framework of the program Nations for Mental Health Services; and the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research.

Citation: Farkas, M. (Ed). (1999). International practice in psychosocial/psychiatric rehabilitation. Boston: Boston University Center for Psychiatric Rehabilitation.

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Table of Contents

• Introduction
• Africa
• Asia
• Australia & New Zealand
• Europe
• North America
• South America
• Appendices

Marianne Farkas, ScD, is co-principal investigator of the Research and Training Center and director of the World Health Organization's Collaborating Center for Psychiatric Rehabilitation at the Center for Psychiatric Rehabilitation. Dr. Farkas has authored or co-authored more than 35 journal articles, 3 textbooks, 11 book chapters, and 6 multimedia training packages. She has received numerous awards for her contributions to the field, including the John Beard Award from the United States Psychiatric Rehabilitation Association (formerly IAPSRS).

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