American Journal of Psychiatric Rehabilitation

Aims & Scope

New information on psychiatric disability, rehabilitation, community supports, and recovery is increasing rapidly.

The American Journal of Psychiatric Rehabilitation (1548-7776) maintains a goal of sharing important new developments with all persons invested in these topics in a timely and informative way.

The American Journal of Psychiatric Rehabilitation is written for providers who offer rehabilitation services and community supports as well as for persons in recovery.

It is for family members and others who care about persons with psychiatric disabilities.

It is for advocates looking for a forum to express their vision and also offers key reading for policy makers and administrators to provide them with guidance in their planning for future system and program development.

The American Journal of Psychiatric Rehabilitation features original research articles on psychiatric rehabilitation and recovery.

As a recovery-oriented venue, only manuscripts that use person-first language will be considered.

Descriptions of practice-based evidence are as welcome as reports of evidence-based practices.

In addition, theoretical papers, reviews, and commentaries are encouraged if they contribute substantially to current knowledge.

Reports of innovative ways to reduce barriers and promote access to, and retention in, care and to identify and eliminate health disparities are especially encouraged.

Given that psychiatric rehabilitation is a multi-faceted concept, paper topics within may include, but are not limited to: rehabilitation interventions and community-based supports- consumer-operated services and peer support- stigma and discrimination and their elimination- recovery, empowerment, and social inclusion- strengths, goals, and needs assessments- public policy- integration with criminal justice and primary health care systems- staff training and team development

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• The Impact of Illness Identity on Recovery from Severe Mental Illness

  Citation: 236

  Authors: Philip T., David, Paul H.

• Processes of Recovery in Serious Mental Illness: Findings from a Multinational Study

  Citation: 129

  Authors: LARRY, MARIT, IZABEL, ALAIN, ROBERTO, DAVE

• Others: The Role of Family, Friends, and Professionals in the Recovery Process

  Citation: 128

  Authors: Alain, Marit, Roberto, Dave, Izabel, Larry

• The Neuropsychological Educational Approach to Cognitive Remediation (NEAR) Model: Practice Principles and Outcome Studies

  Citation: 109

  Authors: ALICE, BRYAN

• Social Cognition Training for Individuals with Schizophrenia: Emerging Evidence

  Citation: 89

  Authors: WILLIAM P., ROBERT S., MICHAEL F., DAVID L.

• The Social Nature of Recovery: Discussion and Implications for Practice

  Citation: 87

  Authors: Roberto, Larry, Marit, Izabel, Alain, Dave

• What Do Clients Think of Cognitive Remediation Therapy?: A Consumer-Led Investigation of Satisfaction and Side Effects

  Citation: 87

  Authors: DIANA, TIL, DESMOND, ANN-MARIE, TIM, DIANA

• Increasing Resilience: Strategies for Reducing Dropout Rates for College Students with Psychiatric Disabilities

  Citation: 80

  Authors: Michael T.

• Disclosure of Mental Illness in the Workplace: A Literature Review

  Citation: 73

  Authors: Amanda M.

• From Participation to Citizenship: How to Regain a Role, a Status, and a Life in the Process of Recovery

  Citation: 72

  Authors: Roberto, Marit, Izabel, Dave, Alain, Larry