The Psychiatric Rehabilitation program at Karwan-e-Hayat runs as a day treatment program and includes psychotherapy, family psychoeducation and case management. Our goal is to enable the patient to return to the mainstream of life. It is an evidence-based program which was initially introduced, taught and monitored by faculty members of Rutgers University, USA.
At Karwan-e-Hayat there is no strict boundary between treatment and rehabilitation – Not all persons with mental illness require rehabilitation. As for many patients, medication or a combination of treatment and therapy is sufficient to help them get back to functional life – For many patients Rehabilitation may be that essential final part of the treatment cycle.
Evidence-Based Practices:
Karwan-e-Hayat is the first mental health organization in Pakistan which has adopted evidence-based practices from Rutgers University, USA, under the long term supervision of their faculty members. These include: Illness Management and Recovery Program (IMR), Family PsychoEducation and Case Management. Karwan-e-Hayat also provides Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) and sheltered employment to the patients. A multi-disciplinary team of qualified psychologists, occupational therapists and social workers work with psychiatrists to guide patients towards the recovery of mental balance and healthy lives.
Illness Management and Recovery (IMR):
Research shows that patients who learn more about their illness can take important steps towards recovery. In IMR sessions, patients are acquainted with their illnesses and helped to develop strategies to deal with their symptoms and achieve personal goals.
Case Management:
This provides the bond that binds together the coordinated plan of treatment, rehabilitation and support services for the patient. CM plays a big part in preventing relapses & hospital stays and in improving the quality of life of the patients.
Family Psycho-education:
Families and other caregivers are furnished with correct information of the illnesses of their patients, and guided to reduce family stress and to develop coping skills.
Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP):
This was developed in 1997 by a group of people suffering from mental illnesses. It is now used by a variety of people to address mental health and life issues. WRAP helps the practitioners to formulate their own wellness tools, recognize early warning signs and create crisis plans.
Sheltered Employment:
Karwan gives recovering patients the chance to get paid work for 3-6 months in the IT or maintenance department. It is done under the supervision of the patient’s Case Manager and Clinic Incharge. It is the first step towards reintegration into society.
Case Management (CM):
This provides the bond that binds together the coordinated plan of treatment, rehabilitation and support services for the patient, CM plays a big part in preventing relapses and hospital stays and in improving the quality of life of the patients.
We at Karwan-e-Hayat focus on both treatments to bring an individual to be functional and enjoy life at it most.
If you, any of your family members, colleague or friend were treated with medicines but still feel far away to enjoy the joys of life, join us for the rehabilitation services and book your appointment with our psychologists to prepare an appropriate rehabilitation plan for the patient. For appointment dial us at +92-21-111-534-111 and let us guide you to enjoy your life at it most.