Objective: The development of a positive identity beyond the mental illness has been
highlighted as an important component of personal recovery. However, the experience of …

People with psychiatric disabilities experience disproportionately high rates of
unemployment. As research evidence is mounting regarding effective vocational programs …

Children of parents with mental illness are at risk of psychiatric and behavioral problems.
Few studies have investigated the psychosocial outcomes of these children in adulthood or …

There is increasing recognition of the need for civil rights advocacy for people with mental
illness, as basic human rights continue to be violated in mental health systems. Relatedly …

Background Chemotherapy‐related cognitive dysfunction (CRCD) refers to problems with
memory, attention span, or concentration, experienced by patients with cancer who have …

Acceptance of mental illness is facilitated by the presence of various resources that are
needed to deal with associated stigma, prejudice, and discrimination. However, women with …

Psychosocial rehabilitation involves a gamut of activities that need to be personalized to suit
an individual's needs. The context in which rehabilitation occurs greatly influences the range …

Objective: A pilot study was conducted to develop and provide a formative evaluation of a
group intervention for women with serious mental illness, Women's Empowerment and …

Understanding of key characteristics and processes of personal recovery from mental illness
is growing. However, a paucity of research exists with mothers with mental illness around …

Mental health systems are in a crucial transition period, thanks to the increasing prominence
of health promotion theory and a corresponding shift toward emphasizing wellness and …