Speaking of Psychology: Treatment and recovery from serious mental illness

Kim Mueser, PhD

Among the many challenges people with serious mental illness face is the stigma surrounding illnesses such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. Kim Mueser, PhD, of the Center for Psychiatric Rehabilitation at Boston University, talks about the progress psychology has made in treating serious mental illness, the role of both medication and psychosocial interventions, why meaningful work can play a critical role in recovery, and the truth about the connection between violence and mental illness.

Speaking of Psychology is an audio podcast series produced by the American Psychological Association (APA) highlighting some of the latest, most important, and relevant psychological research being conducted today.

Kim Mueser, PhD, is a clinical psychologist and Professor at the Center for Psychiatric Rehabilitation at Boston University. Mueser’s clinical and research interests include family psychoeducation, the treatment of co-occurring psychiatric and substance use disorders, psychiatric rehabilitation for serious mental illnesses, and the treatment of posttraumatic stress disorder. His research has been supported by the National Institute of Mental Health, the National Institute on Drug Abuse, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration, and the Brain and Behavior Research Foundation. He is the coauthor of over 10 books and treatment manuals, and has published extensively, including numerous peer-reviewed journal articles and book chapters.