Understanding the Importance of Self-management in Severe Mental Illness: An Overview

Page: 83-87
Priyanka Devi1, Vranda Mysore Narasimha2, and Vijaya Kumar2 (Department of Psychiatric Social Work, (NIMHANS), Bengaluru1,2 and Department of Psychiatry, (NIMHANS), Bengaluru2)

There are many psycho-social interventions are contribute to the well-being of persons with severe mental illness (SMI). Self-management approaches are feasible and useful for SMI, but it is less explored in Indian context. This review is an attempt to explore the importance of self-management in SMI and highlighted the use of self-management in severe mental illness and co-morbid condition. Literature search carried out in electronic data base (PubMed, ProQuest, & Google scholar). As per the selection criteria 28 articles reviewed. The key findings were, that self-management interventions can provide positive changes in persons with mental illness and co-morbid medical conditions. There is a requirement of shifting the focus of the psychosocial interventions to a comprehensive level in persons with mental illness. Self-management assessments and interventions can be considered as a part of regular follow-up of the patients for better results in their daily life.