The Psychiatric Rehabilitation Association (PRA) is a

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for practitioners of

psychiatric rehabilitation Psychiatric rehabilitation, also known as psych social rehabilitation, and sometimes simplified to psych rehab by providers, is the process of restoration of community functioning and well-being of an individual diagnosed in mental health or emotio ...

who serve persons and families living with psychiatric disorders. Colleen Eubanks is Chief Executive Officer.

History

PRA was incorporated in 1974 as the International Association of Psychosocial Rehabilitation Services. It was founded by the directors of the original 13 psychosocial rehabilitation centers in the United States, PRA promotes

evidence-based Evidence-based practice (EBP) is the idea that occupational practices ought to be based on scientific evidence. While seemingly obviously desirable, the proposal has been controversial, with some arguing that results may not specialize to indivi ...

recovery from mental illness practice and works with

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and other institutions. In 2004, the name changed to United States Psychiatric Rehabilitation Association. In 2013, it removed the national designation from its name and became the Psychiatric Rehabilitation Association.

Publications

In 1982, PRA partnered with the Center for Psychiatric Rehabilitation at

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to publish the ''

Psychiatric Rehabilitation Journal ''Psychiatric Rehabilitation Journal'' is a peer-reviewed medical journal published by the American Psychological Association. It was established in 1978 and covers research on the topics of "rehabilitation, psychosocial treatment, and recovery of ...

''. The journal is now published quarterly in collaboration with the

American Psychological Association The American Psychological Association (APA) is the largest scientific and professional organization of psychologists in the United States, with over 133,000 members, including scientists, educators, clinicians, consultants, and students. It ha ...

. PRA also publishes two newsletters: ''Recovery Update'' (weekly) and ''PsyR Connections'' (quarterly).

Professional certification

The PRA issues the Certified Psychiatric Rehabilitation Practitioner, a

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designation recognized in 13 states in the U.S. as a qualification for

mental health Mental health encompasses emotional, psychological, and social well-being, influencing cognition, perception, and behavior. It likewise determines how an individual handles stress, interpersonal relationships, and decision-making. Mental health ...

practitioners (with an additional 4 states pending):

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References

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* {{Authority control Organizations established in 1974 Mental health organizations in Virginia Non-profit organizations based in McLean, Virginia