Context of Broad Category 2

a man looking challenged Focused on acquisition, mastery and retention of skills.

This category recognizes that behavioral health conditions often interfere with a person’s ability to gain, master and retain the skills needed for the self-management of their illness.

This skill-set is also needed for successful functioning in home, community, work and learning environments.

Skill-building interventions that assist the person to improve or restore functioning are core rehabilitation strategies.