A prospective study on the relationship between self-esteem and functioning during the first year after being hospitalized for psychosis

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Abstract

A recent body of literature on the subjective experience of severe mental illness has reported on the importance of a person's self-esteem. Using a longitudinal design, this study investigates the relationship between self-esteem and functioning during the first year after being hospitalized for psychosis. The findings are based on comprehensive assessments conducted over a 1-year period with 43 persons hospitalized for schizophrenia and related disorders. Results reveal that change in level of self-esteem is significantly related to outcome. These results emphasize the importance of helping patients sustain positive self-esteem in the midst of disorder and treatment.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)45-49
Number of pages5
JournalJournal of Nervous and Mental Disease
Volume191
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Jan 2003
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Psychiatry and Mental health

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