Psychosocial rehabilitation and psychiatry in the treatment of schizophrenia — what are the boundaries?

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Abstract
Objective: To examine the relationship between psychosocial rehabilitation and psychiatry with particular emphasis upon treatment of people who suffer from schizophrenia. Method: Current literature is examined in an effort to identify prevailing premises and myths held by each discipline as it relates to the other. Results: A working definition of psychosocial rehabilitation is proposed, and nine interrelated concepts that constitute the belief system of that discipline are identified. Conclusion: Rehabilitation's biopsychosocial perspective provides a strong basis for joint enterprise with psychiatry in the care of people with schizophrenia. However, members of both disciplines must pursue active measures in order to effect co‐operative treatment interventions.