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 language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 45-49 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Journal of Nervous and Mental Disease |
Volume | 191 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1 Jan 2003 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Psychiatry and Mental health