Principles of Psychiatric Rehabilitation
The principles of psychiatric rehabilitation help providers deliver successful treatment. The Psychiatric Rehabilitation Association (PRA) Code of Ethics provides these principles, guidelines and values, which serve as a guide of conduct for providers and practitioners.
These principles vary in definition and are not ranked in any specific order but are fundamental to the psychiatric rehabilitation field and profession. According to the 12 guidelines based on principles set by the PRA, psychiatric rehabilitation practitioners and practices should:
Display respect, hope and the belief that all individuals can learn and grow, regardless of their background.
Recognize that an individual's culture plays a vital role in their recovery and aim to provide culturally relevant services.
Create partnerships with the family, friends or support system of the individual receiving services by keeping them informed and allowing them to share in decision-making processes.
Focus on the individual's unique strengths and build on those abilities.
Design and implement plans to address the individual's specific needs, hopes, aspirations and values through person-centered care.
Support individuals in their recovery to integrate with their communities, maintaining the individual's rights of citizenship and assisting them in accepting responsibilities and discovering new opportunities as valuable members of society.
Promote and support an individual's empowerment and self-determination, emphasizing the right of all people to make their own decisions, especially about the services and treatment they receive.
Help develop personal support systems and networks, such as peer support, individual therapy and group therapy, within an individual's community.
Aim to help individuals improve their quality of life in all aspects, such as social, educational, financial, occupational and other areas that affect an individual's fulfillment.
Encourage the health and wellness of every individual, ensuring they identify objectives and create unique wellness plans.
Utilize and continuously evaluate the best evidence-based health care practices for every individual to successfully produce outcomes that align with the individual's recovery goals and intentions.
Make services available and accessible to any individual in need, regardless of mental illness or psychiatric circumstances, with a sufficient level of coordination and support for other psychiatric, medical and holistic practices and treatments.
These principles and values are fundamental for practitioners to find the appropriate psychiatric rehabilitation program for individuals and support their progress to meeting their goals and outcomes.
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