title: Rehabilitation in psychiatry.
abstract: Psychiatric rehabilitation is the process of enablement and enhancement of personal autonomy of individuals with chronic psychiatric disabilities. Its governing principles are those of common sense and sound psychiatric practice. These principles are outlined and some specific aspects of the process described. This article provides a brief guide and overview rather than a comprehensive account.
mesh_terms: D005190:Family; D006040:Goals; D006801:Humans; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D009013:Morale; D010348:Patient Care Team; D011569:Psychiatric Status Rating Scales