As recovery is a multidimensional concept, some authors suggested that at least two areas
should be taken into account: clinical remission and social functioning. Functional outcome …

Several systematic reviews have suggested the linkages between social support and mental
health or the use of mental health services in general. There is a need to develop the …

Mindfulness is one of the most widely regarded constructs of human development and
positive psychological experiences representing a significant area of growth within the …

Objective A growing body of evidence has demonstrated the high prevalence and
complexity of chronic physical multimorbidity defined as≥ 2 chronic physical illness in …

In recent years, psychological interventions have been used to alleviate internalized stigma
in people with schizophrenia spectrum disorders, but outcomes have been inconsistent. The …

Background: There has been a paradigm shift in mental health service delivery, from a focus
on reducing symptoms to a more holistic approach, which considers Quality of Life (QoL) …

Accessible Summary What is Known on the Subject? Mental health recovery has become a
more prevalent approach to empowering people with schizophrenia (PWS), especially in …

Background Podoconiosis, lymphatic filariasis (LF) and leprosy are neglected tropical
diseases (NTDs) that cause lymphoedema. When left untreated, they lead to substantial …

Schizophrenia is a mental disease that often leads to chronicity. Social support could reduce
the severity of psychotic symptoms; therefore, its influence on remission should be …

While research focus remains mainly on psychotic symptoms, it is questionable whether we
are placing enough emphasis on improving the quality of life (QoL) of schizophrenia …