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Devapriam, J.; Fosker, H.; Chester, V.; Gangadharan, S.; Hiremath, A.; Alexander, R. T. – Journal of Intellectual Disabilities, 2020
Rehabilitation services for people with mental illnesses have been extensively researched. However, services with similar aims and specifications for patients with intellectual disabilities (IDs) have had little focus. This study describes the characteristics and outcomes of 21 patients admitted to a specialist ID rehabilitation service over an…
Descriptors: Outcomes of Treatment, Patients, Intellectual Disability, Rehabilitation
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Klockmo, Carolina; Marnetoft, Sven-Uno; Nordenmark, Mikael; Dalin, Rolf – International Journal of Rehabilitation Research, 2012
The aim was to investigate the knowledge and the attitude regarding recovery among practitioners working in the Swedish mental health system, Personligt Ombud (PO), Supported Housing Team (SHT) and Psychiatric Out Patient Service (POPS), to determine whether and how knowledge and attitude regarding recovery differ between the three services. A…
Descriptors: Mental Health, Adult Education, Multiple Regression Analysis, Foreign Countries
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Kinn, Liv Grethe; Holgersen, Helge; Borg, Marit; Fjaer, Svanaug – Disability & Society, 2011
Most people with mental health problems want a paid job, but experience difficulties in obtaining one. In-depth knowledge from service users is needed about what supports their work capacity and potentials. This qualitative study aimed to explore the occupational history of people with severe mental-health problems and experiences of being…
Descriptors: Rehabilitation Programs, Mental Health Programs, Vocational Rehabilitation, Transitional Programs
Leon, Carlos A. – Occupational Mental Health, 1971
Effective operation of rehabilitation programs for those with mental disorders in Latin America is not yet a reality. Meager resources and facilities can only accommodate a small proportion and only treat but not be concerned with prevention or rehabilitation. (Editor/SB)
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Mental Disorders, Mental Health Programs, Rehabilitation Programs
Meijering, W. L. – Occupational Mental Health, 1971
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Legislation, Mental Disorders, Mental Health Programs
Roberts, Bridget; Horwood, Shane; Aunger, Nic; Wong, Michele – 1998
Out Doors Inc. is a community-managed mental health organization in Victoria (Australia) that provides psychosocial rehabilitation to adults with mental health needs through outdoor adventure and other recreation experiences. This paper focuses on Out Door Inc.'s Going Places Program. The program, which ranges from 1 day to 4 months, is based on…
Descriptors: Adventure Education, Camping, Community Health Services, Experiential Learning
Anthony, William A., Ed.; Wolkon, George H., Ed. – Psychosocial Rehabilitation Journal, 1990
This special journal "Theme" issue presents a collection of papers reflecting the psychiatric practices and community treatment for persons with severe psychiatric disabilities in Asia, Africa, Australia, and India. Some of the papers were presented at the 1988 meeting of the World Association of Psychosocial Rehabilitation (WAPR) in…
Descriptors: Community Development, Community Programs, Cultural Differences, Developing Nations
American Friends Service Committee, Philadelphia, PA. – 1982
The report details some aspects of the American Friends Service Committee's (AFSC) and the Mali government's cooperative rehabilitation project for nomad families along the shores of Lake Faguibine. Covering the years 1975-81, the report contains five sections. The introduction provides background information on nomads and the Sahel; drought,…
Descriptors: Agricultural Production, Cooperative Programs, Developing Nations, Foreign Countries