Mental Health Rehabilitation Principles, Values, and Programs With Dr. Sonia Peterson
HOPE: On the Other Side of the Door
Release Date: 09/13/2018
HOPE: On the Other Side of the Door
Dr. Ken discusses the causes of psychosis. He explains what it actually means. He explains what causes diagnosis of schizophrenia.
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Dr. Ken reviews the book "Clozapine" by Meyer & Stahl. He explains the aspects of the book that might make you want to read it.
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Terry Peterson has been living with schizophrenia. He tells his story and explains how schizophrenia patients can achieve a balanced, healthy life.
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Dr. Ken reviews the book Surviving Schizophrenia by E. Fuller Torrey MD. Dr. Ken gives his understanding of the various aspects of the book's 5th edition. He goes through each part in detail.
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Dr. Ken Campos discusses his brand new video series, Hope at Home.
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Today Dr. Ken talks to Charles Sayer about the environment inside of the hospitals. They also discuss legal matters surrounding patients of schizophrenia.
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Dr. Ken is joined by Royal Fraser to discuss the use of yoga to help out the caregivers.
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Dr. Ken is joined by Steven Morgan to discuss Soteria House. Steven explains his experiences in the mental health system.
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Dr. Ken is joined by Adolph Vidal, LCSW, for a discussion around the laws after a hospital stay. The discussion delves into what is legal and what is not surrounding medication. It is a lively and interesting discussion.
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Dr. Ken’s guest is a man who had a dark period in his life with hopelessness, lack of self-love, and suicidal thoughts. He is a personal acquaintance from a local club. This interview is to help bring awareness to the issue of suicide in the context of a caregiver of a loved one who is living with schizophrenia. It is the goal to gain a greater understanding of this difficult and somewhat mysterious topic of self-destructive urges, and what to do about them
info_outlineDr. Peterson’s background in rehabilitation counseling was reviewed and is thought to be particularly helpful to our listeners. She will further help the audience understand the ideal principles, values, and programs to support those living with a severe mental illness, such as schizophrenia.
The history and the mission of the Psychiatric Rehabilitation Association (PRA) were reviewed. That group advocates for ethical and effective resiliency, wellness and recovery-oriented services and supports. A huge shared goal for the Schizophrenia Care Project, Dr. Peterson, and the PRA is to create an environment in which those living with schizophrenia may thrive and find purpose and meaning in their chosen communities.
Although anybody can join, the PRA membership is generally made up of professionals in the field such as rehabilitation counselors, researchers, and educators, whereas other associations such as NAMI tend to include primarily individuals in recovery, their friends, family, and advocates
The twelve principles of Psychiatric rehabilitation were reviewed. They include the concept that individuals with disabilities are the best experts in decision making about their life choices, treatment options, and medical decisions—not doctors or service providers. Doctors and other service providers have valuable skills, knowledge, and experience, but should be part of an integrated team which includes patients and caregivers. Treatment approaches should address all life areas such as housing, relationships, medical needs, nutrition, social life, paid or volunteer work, and participation in the community. Treatment is much more than finding a good medication and medication compliance. Recovery involves all life areas and addresses the whole individual.
Another key idea is that people with disabilities do not need to be “fixed” – barriers to inclusion are in society. Those living with schizophrenia have the right to equal participation in every aspect of society. Vocational training is another principle for many, and work is therapeutic.
Dr. Ken mentioned his past work at a California state hospital in which the Recovery model was used. Dr. Peterson reviewed the holistic approach to treatment as any plan with the overall view of all life areas such as housing, transportation, finances, relationships with loved ones, medical needs, nutrition, social life, paid or volunteer work, spirituality, and participation in the community. This is contained in the evidence-based Wellness Recovery Action Plan. The website link with the WRAP plan information also includes templates for a crisis plan and a post-crisis plan.
Finally, Dr. Peterson concluded with the encouragement that “You are not alone!” You and your loved one who is living with mental illness are the best experts in your situation. There is support and a community for you with NAMI locally and online at Dr. Ken’s open FaceBook public group called “S-Project.”