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Speaking of Psychology

Treatment and recovery from serious mental illness, with Kim Mueser, PhD

Speaking of Psychology

Kim Mills

Health & Fitness, Life Sciences, Science, Mental Health

4.3781 Ratings

🗓️ 22 November 2023

⏱️ 37 minutes

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Summary

Among the many challenges people with serious mental illness face is the stigma surrounding illnesses such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. Kim Mueser, PhD, of the Center for Psychiatric Rehabilitation at Boston University, talks about the progress psychology has made in treating serious mental illness; the role of both medication and psychosocial interventions; why meaningful work can play a critical role in recovery; and the truth about the connection between violence and mental illness.   For transcripts, links and more information, please visit the Speaking of Psychology Homepage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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end of the script. Millions of people in the United States have experienced a serious mental

0:35.0

illness such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder,

0:38.2

or major depressive disorder. Among the many challenges these people face are the stigma and

0:44.2

misunderstanding surrounding these illnesses, including the idea that serious mental illness is untreatable

0:50.0

and that recovery is impossible, as well as the stereotype that people with serious mental

0:55.0

illness are violent or dangerous. But in reality, researchers have found that with the right

1:00.6

treatment, many people with serious mental illness can manage their symptoms, return to work

1:05.5

or school, and recover and rebuild their lives. So how much progress have we made in recent decades in treating serious mental illness?

1:13.6

What are the biggest challenges in the field?

1:15.6

What's the role of psychosocial interventions versus medication in treatment?

1:20.6

What role can family support, work, and community play in people's recovery?

1:25.6

How does stigma surrounding serious mental illness affect

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