Enjeux et outils de la réhabilitation en psychiatrie

Abstract: In psychiatric field, rehabilitation aims at assisting patients suffering from chronic disorders towards a social insertion or employment. It takes into account their desires, subjective factors, environmental factors, cognitive deficits and their preserved abilities, within the framework of the construction of a relevant project. Comprehensive assessment and specific therapeutic tools have been developed. They are proposed according to each patient''s specificities. Rehabilitation leads to the development of social skills, improvement of cognitive functioning, better knowledge about troubles and their treatment, and amelioration of social and professional activities. The frame given by this care leads to a psychic reorganization and permits the construction of a relevant life project. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]