New Development of Rehabilitation Interventions for People with Complex Psychosis
A special issue of Medicina (ISSN 1648-9144). This special issue belongs to the section "Psychiatry".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 28 April 2026 | Viewed by 12
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Interests: public mental health; migrant’s mental health; severe psychiatric disorders; psychoanalysis and psychotherapy; gender-related mental health disorders; mental health epidemiology; post-traumatic stress disorder; social psychiatry; gender violence
2. Unit of Psychiatry, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, Rome, Italy
Interests: mood disorders; anxiety; psychosis; personality disorders; cardiovascular disorders; clinical psychopharmacology; psychiatric emergencies; peripartum; interpersonal violence
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2. Unit of Psychiatry, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, Rome, Italy
Interests: mental health; neurobiology neuroscience; women's health; clinical trials; bipolar disorder; mood disorders translation science; research methods
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Complex psychosis poses a significant challenge for clinicians, researchers, and health systems. In addition to persistent psychotic symptoms, individuals often experience cognitive impairment, social withdrawal, and reduced autonomy. These factors significantly hinder recovery and participation in daily life. While traditional treatments are essential, they are not sufficient on their own. Therefore, there is an increasing need to design and test new rehabilitation strategies that integrate scientific evidence with practical, patient-centered care.
This Special Issue seeks to bring together high-quality contributions exploring the latest developments in rehabilitation for complex psychosis. We welcome original research, reviews, and clinical perspectives addressing psychosocial interventions, cognitive remediation, and peer-led or family-based programs. We are particularly interested in innovations that use digital technologies, such as telerehabilitation, mobile health applications, and virtual reality, to promote engagement and recovery. We also value contributions that highlight interdisciplinary collaboration and the personalization of care.
By combining empirical evidence with clinical innovation, this Special Issue aims to promote recovery-oriented models of care, stimulate debate, and inspire new practices that can transform rehabilitation for people living with complex psychosis.
Dr. Emanuele Caroppo
Dr. Marianna Mazza
Dr. Giuseppe Marano
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- complex psychosis
- psychiatric rehabilitation
- cognitive remediation
- recovery-oriented care
- digital health interventions
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