Bellack, Alan S.,

Skills Training for People with Severe Mental Illness. Alan S. Bellack. - Psychiatric Rehabilitation Journal, 2004. - SIRS Enduring Issues 2005. Article 30, Health, 1522-323X; .

Articles Contained in SIRS Enduring Issues 2005. Originally Published: Skills Training for People with Severe Mental Illness, Spring 2004; pp. 375-391.

This article examines research into the psychosocial rehabilitation of people with severe mental illness. Strategies for the development of social and cognitive skills are discussed and focus on schizophrenia. "Cognitive impairment is now recognized as a characteristic of schizophrenia that has a significant (negative) impact on functioning" (PSYCHIATRIC REHABILITATION JOURNAL).

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Ability
Behavior modification
Cognitive therapy
Mental health services
Mental illness--Treatment
Rehabilitation
Schizophrenia--Treatment
Social skills
Training

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