Abstract
Serious Mental Illness (SMI) refers to a constellation of psychotic illnesses whereby the individual who experiences the disorder experiences unusual beliefs and/or perceptions. Persons with SMI exhibit various mechanisms of illness onset and course of illness according to both genetic and environmental factors. Medical problems, including rehabilitation needs, are significant in this population due to associated effects of the illness on the individual’s life. This chapter explores the assessment and treatment of important domains within a rehabilitation setting for those with SMI including symptomatology, multiculturalism, drug use and medical conditions, substance use, violence, insight, social supports, treatment, and goal setting.
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AhnAllen, C.G., Bismark, A.W. (2017). Serious Mental Illness. In: Budd, M., Hough, S., Wegener, S., Stiers, W. (eds) Practical Psychology in Medical Rehabilitation. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-34034-0_29
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