Nuts and bolts of starting and running psychiatric rehabilitation services

摘要

This is perhaps the first book on the subject of psychiatric rehabilitation as the field is new in India. It has 20 chapters, across disciplines, as the field is multidisciplinary. As stated in the foreword, the research on different aspects of rehabilitation interventions has provided satisfactory evidence for their benefits. This book will assist all those planning to start such services.Psychiatric rehabilitation services (PRS) are an integral part of the mental health services. Many families want these services, many non-government organizations (NGOs) are doing it, however, in India, these services are available at very few places. It is an essential part of treatment for recovery and full functioning.