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Traveling to rebuild oneself

27 août 2025

Traveling to rebuild oneself
By Ana Espino | Published on August 27, 2025 | 2 min read


#ChronicMentalDisorders #Rehabilitation #Travel #MentalHealth
 


Chronic mental disorders—such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, or borderline personality disorder—have a profound and lasting impact on quality of life, social integration, and the ability to participate fully in community life. They are often accompanied by social isolation, highly structured daily routines, and limited resources to access enriching experiences. Traditional psychiatric rehabilitation approaches focus primarily on medical treatment, symptom management, and clinical stabilization, often at the expense of social or cultural activities that could promote personal fulfillment.  

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Scientific reference

Pols, J., et al. (2007). The importance of holiday trips for people with chronic mental health problems. Psychiatric Services, 58(2), 262-265

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