Principles and Practice of Psychiatric Rehabilitation, Second Edition

. -Marks a turning point in the professional literature by infusing hope into the careful and comprehensive information presented about diagnoses, symptoms, and impairments that can lead to disability, while describing service approaches and the evidence to support them....If widely adopted as a college textbook, this work could reshape curricula for students planning careers in human services. (on the first edition)--PsycCRITIQUES, 08/01/2008ƒƒThis encyclopedia of validated best practices should be a sturdy and ready reference on the shelf of all practitioners who work with the severely mentally ill....Case examples are sprinkled throughout the text to illustrate the techniques being described....A splendid volume. (on the first edition)--American Journal of Psychiatry, 07/01/2008ƒƒAn excellent resource for practice and research issues related to the psychiatric rehabilitation system....A very practical guide for those in the field. (on the first edition)--Journal of Psychiatric Practice, 11/01/2008ƒƒIt would be difficult to overstate the relevance and utility of this book for the fields of psychiatry, psychology, social work, rehabilitation, occupational and recreational therapy, and nursing….Provides an unparalleled introduction to and review of the field. (on the first edition)--Journal of Nervous and Mental Disease, 01/01/2009ƒƒImpressive….Offers a remarkable amount of good evidence, historical overview, personal accounts, and practical advice. The layout is clear and logical, the language precise. It is enjoyable and easy to read....Provides a wealth of teaching and discussion material for multidisciplinary teams. (on the first edition)--British Journal of Hospital Medicine, 12/01/2009