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Dr. Marianne Farkas, Sc.D.Marianne Farkas, Sc.D.

mfarkas@bu.edu | see professional vita

Director
Training, Dissemination, and Technical Assistance

International Division

Co-Principle Investigator
Rehabilitation Research and Training Center

Co-Principal Investigator
Innovative Knowledge Dissemination and Utilization

Areas of Expertise

  • Transformation of mental health programs and systems to promote recovery oriented rehabilitation across cultures and countries.

  • Ingredients of recovery oriented mental health services.

  • Understanding Evidence Based Practice, Promising Practices and their application.

  • Developing and evaluating programs in recovery and psychiatric rehabilitation.

  • Training personnel in recovery and psychiatric rehabilitation
    (in-service/pre-service).

  • Incorporating consumer input into program and systems development.

  • Developing Personal Assistance Services for individuals with psychiatric disabilities.

  • Developing academic programs and curricula in recovery and rehabilitation.

  • Researching psychiatric rehabilitation.

Publication Selections

Farkas, M. Readaptation psychiatrique: Une approche et un processus (2006) Sante Mentale, no. 106, mars, pg 51 - 58.

Farkas, M., Gagne, C., Anthony, W., Chamberlin, J. (2005) A implementacao de programas orientados para o recovery: Dominios cruciais. in J. Orenals, F. Monteiro, J., Vargas Moniz, T. Duarte (eds). Particapacao e Empowerment das Pessoas com Doenca Mental e seus Familiares. Lisboa: AEIPS Edicaoes. pg 19 - 45.

Peterson, E.W., McMahon, E., Farkas, M. & Howland, J. (in press). Completing the cycle of Scholarship of Practice: A model for dissemination and utilization of evidence-based interventions. Occupational Therapy in Health Care.

Farkas, M. (2005). La Rehabilitation aux Etats Unis: et si on parlait vraiment? Nervure, Journal de Psychiatrie. Tome XVIII. Numero special. Avril. Pg. 4-10.

Farkas, M., Kilbury, R.F., McNulty, K.C., Wireman, K.R.., Cochran, W.A. & Parrish Tayler, S. (2005). Statement of the problem. In D.Dew and G.M. Allan (eds). Innovative Methods for Providing Vocational Rehabilitation Services to Individuals with psychiatric disabilities. 30th Institute on Rehabilitation Issues. Pgs. 9 – 26.

Rogers, E., Anthony, W., & Farkas, M. (2005). Recovery and evidence based practices. In C. Stout & R. Hayes (Eds.), The handbook of evidence based practice in behavioral healthcare: Methods, Models, and Tools for Mental Health Professionals. New Jersey: John Wiley and Sons, Inc. pp.,199-219.

Farkas, M, Gagne, C., Anthony, W.A., Chamberlin, J. (2005). Implementing Recovery Oriented Evidence Based Programs: Identifying the Critical Dimensions. Community Mental Health Journal, vol 41, no 2. April, pg 141-158.

Hutchinson, D., & Farkas, M. (2004). Le suivi communautaire axee sur la readaption. In R. Emard & T. Aubry (Eds.), Le Suivi Communautaire en Sante Mentale : Une invitation a batir sa vie.. Ottawa, Canada: Les Presses de L'Universite d'Ottawa, King Edward., pg 67-89.

Farkas, M. & Nicolellis, D. (2003). Readiness for rehabilitation and work. In J.R. Finch & D.P. Moxley, Sourcebook of Rehabilitation and Mental Health Practice.

Hutchinson, D. & Farkas, MD (in press). Rehabilitation-Oriented Case Management. In R. Emard (Ed.)., Case Management for Rehabilitation. Boston, MA: Boston University, Center for Psychiatric Rehabilitation.

Anthony, W. A., Rogers, E. S., & Farkas, M. (2003). Research on evidence-based practices: Future directions in an era of recovery. Community Mental Health Journal, 39(2), 101-114.

Farkas, M., Jette, A. M., Tennstedt, S., Haley, S. M., Quinn, V. (2003). Knowledge Dissemination and Utilization in Gerontology: An Organizing Framework. The Gerontologist, 43(1), 47-56.

Anthony, W.A., Cohen, M.R., Farkas, M. and Gagne, C. (2002). Psychiatric Rehabilitation, 2nd edition. Boston, MA: Boston University Center for Psychiatric Rehabilitation.

Doyle-Pita, D., Ellison, M. L., Farkas, M. & Bleecker, T. (2001). Exploring personal assistance services for people with psychiatric disabilities. Journal of Disability Policy Studies, 12(1), 2-9.

Farkas, M., Anthony, W. (2001). Overview of Psychiatric Rehabilitation Education: Concepts of Training and Skill Development. Journal of Rehabilitation Education.

Farkas, M.D., Sullivan-Soydan, A. & Gagne, C. (2001). An Introduction to Rehabilitation Readiness. Boston, MA: Boston University, Center for Psychiatric Rehabilitation.

Farkas, MD, Cohen, M.R., McNamara, S., Nemec, P.B. and Cohen, B.F. (2001). Assessing Readiness: Psychiatric Rehabilitation Training Technology. Boston, MA: Boston University, Center for Psychiatric Rehabilitation.

Farkas, MD, Gagne, C., & Anthony, WA (2001). Recovery and Rehabilitation: A Paradigm for the New Millennium. La rehabilitació psicosocial integral a la comunitat i amb la comunitat, 7/8/9, p 13-16.

Farkas, MD (Ed.). (1999). International Practice in Psychosocial/ Psychiatric Rehabilitation. Boston, MA: Boston University, Center for Psychiatric Rehabilitation.

McNamara, S., Nemec, P., Farkas, M. D. (1998). Distance learning at Boston University. Journal of Rehabilitation Administration, 19(4), 291-297.

Farkas, M. D. (1996). Recovery, rehabilitation and reintegration: Word vs. Meaning. World Association for Psychosocial Rehabilitation Bulletin, 8(4), 6-8.

Recent Awards

National Commendation 2005 for Service to the Field
National Associations of Rehabilitation Research Training Centers

Lifetime Achievement Award 2004
New York International Association for Psychosocial Rehabilitation Services

Selected Presentations 2000 - 2006

Presenter. Innovative Knowledge Dissemination And Utilization Meeting. "Developing Standards for Evaluating the Meaningfulness of Research Information". Washington, D.C. (March 8, 2006).

Invited Keynote Speaker. Canadian National Mental Health Conference. “Is your mental health agency facilitating recovery? Could you recognize it if you saw it? “ Edmonton, Alberta, (September 23, 2005).

Invited Keynote Speaker. Startinernat I Projejekt for utveckling av psykiatrisk rehabilitering. Kommunera och Landstinget I Hallands. “Research, Rehabilitation and Recovery: Evidence and Values Based Practice”. Falkenberg, Sweden. (August , 29, 2005).

Invited Keynote Speaker. Western Canada, Psychosocial Rehabilitation Conference. “Evolving Approaches for a Diverse Population. Rehabilitation: Where have we been and where are we going? “ Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, (September 21, 2005).

Invited Keynote Speaker. «  La Desinstitutionalisation: L’histoire et l’acutalite aux Etats Unis: Ou sommes nous? » La Journee de Rehabilitation. Comite pour la Rehabilitation Psychosociale. Paris, France. (June 18, 2004).

Invited Seminar Leader : « Et pour la France, Marianne ? » La Journee de Rehabilitation. Comite pour la Rehabilitation Psychosociale. Paris, France (June 18, 2004).

Invited Speaker. “Value Based Practice and Evidence Based Practice in Facilitating Recovery: What does it really mean for programs?”. Quality Management Symposium. Department of Mental Health, Metro Suburban, Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Weston, MA (June 17, 2005).

Invited Speaker and Symposium Chair: “Present and Future of Rehabilitation in Psychiatry”. World Psychiatric Association International Congress. Florence, Italy (November 11, 2004).

Invited Plenary Speaker: “Implementing Recovery Oriented Community Based Services”. Participation and Empowerment of People with Mental Illness and their Families: A new vision for community integration. Lisbon, Portugal (November 8, 2004).

Invited Keynote Panel Speaker. “Recovery Revolution, Reformation and Transformation through Collaboration: Where have we been, where are we and where are we going?” New York APSRS Annual Conference, Ellenville, NY. (Sept. 30, 2004)

Invited presentation, Giornate di Riabilitazione, Associazione di centro diurni. Che cos’e la riabilitazione psichiatrica Una prospettiva esterna. Legnano, Italy, (April 24, 2004).

Keynote address, Giornate di Riabilitazione, Associazione di centro diurni. Principi e pratiche della riabilitazione applicati ai programmi diurni. Legnano, Italy, (April 23, 2004).

Invited Address, International Advisory Board, Department of Mental Health. Rehabilitation: What do we have? What can we borrow? What do we have to create? Vaberg, Sweden, (April 22, 2004).

Invited address, Royal Ottawa Hospital. Assessing service delivery in relation to recovery and rehabilitation. Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, (March 4, 2004).

Invited address. “Recovery and rehabilitation: Palo Alto Veteran’s Hospital, What’s the difference? How do we implement in a Veteran’s Hospital?” Grand Rounds, Palo Alto Veterans Administration, Palo Alto, California, (January 8, 2004).

Invited address, Grand Rounds, Selkirk Mental Health Center. What is the evidence we have for the effectiveness of psychiatric rehabilitation in promoting recovery? Should hospital settings be involved? Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, (October 10, 2003).

Invited Keynote address, Manitoba IAPSRS Chapter Conference. Recovery: What do we know and what do we not know? Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, (October 9, 2003).

Invited Presentation. “Evidence and Psychosocial Rehabilitation Interventions”. Research Committee Meeting, World Health Organization, Granada, Spain. (June 2003).

Farkas, M. Invited Seminar. Developing Postdoctoral Fellowships in Psychosocial Rehabilitation. Veteran's Administration, Office of Academic Affairs. Washington, D.C. (March 12-13, 2003).

Invited Keynote Address. “Recovery-Psykiatrisk Behandling I Et Recovery Orienteret Perspektiv” Konference om Recovery-at Komme Sig. , European House, Copenhagen Denmark, (February 5, 2003).

Farkas, M. Panel Speaker. Planning for Evidence Based Practice and the Vision of Recovery. Thirteenth Annual Conference on State Mental Health Agency Services Research, Program Evaluation and Policy. Washington, D.C. (February 9-11, 2003).

Farkas, M. Recovery and change: What have we learned. Kansliet for Rehabilitering Conference. Malmo, Sweden (December 4, 2002).

Farkas, M. Rehabilitation and recovery programs: How are they related? Program

Farkas, M. Implementing recovery-oriented rehabilitation: The vision and realities of transforming systems. Co-presenter. Innovations in Recovery & Rehabilitation Conference: The Decade of the Person Conference. Boston, MA (October 24-26, 2002).

Farkas, M and Chamberlin, J. Rehabilitation and recovery: Who sets the agenda? Co-presenter. Innovations in Recovery & Rehabilitation Conference: The Decade of the Person Conference. Boston, MA (October 24-26, 2002).

Farkas, M. Improving the lives of people with serious mental illness: A global perspective. Invited speaker. Federal of Organizations Community Mental Health Awards. Long Island, NY (September 27, 2002).

Farkas, M. Dalla teoria alla pratica clinica: Trattemento o riabilitazione psichiatrica? 1 Master per giovani psichatri. Invited lecturer. Naples, Italy (May 30-31, 2002).

Farkas, M. Integral Psychosocial rehabilitation with and within the community: Equality in diversity. Panel speaker, Plenary Session. II International Congress, IX Congress of Mediterranean Social Psychiatry, La Rehabilitacio psicosical integral a la communitat I amb la comunitat. ARAPDIS, Barcelona, Spain (May 28, 2002).

Farkas, M. Theory and practice in psychosocial rehabilitation. A synthesis of the specialized course. Invited Speaker. II International Congress, IX Congress of Mediterranean Social Psychiatry, La Rehabilitacio psicosical integral a la communitat I amb la comunitat. ARAPDIS, Barcelona, Spain (May 28, 2002).

Farkas, M. Psychiatric rehabilitation in a hospital setting: Is it about skills and behaviors or people first? Invited speaker. Sagene Samfunnshus Meeting. Oslo, Norway (November 19, 2001).

Farkas, M. Inserting recovery into existing mental health programs. Workshop Leader. Center for Psychiatric Rehabilitation. (October 30, 2001).

Farkas, M. Rehabilitacion y recuperacion: Que queremos decir exactamente? Invited Speaker. IVth Annual Seminar , AMRP. Madrid, Spain (October 19, 2001).

Farkas, M. Choose-get-keep and IPS: Philosophy, principles and service delivery. Invited Seminar Leader. Chrysalis Center, Community Action Grant. Hartford, CT (October 17, 2001).

Harding, C., Anthony, W., Chamberlin, J., & Farkas, M. Chamberlin. The Recovery Vision: New paradigm, new questions, new answers. World Health Organization Collaborating Center for World Health Day, 2001. Boston, MA. (April 7, 2001).

Farkas, M. The Right to Work: Overcoming sigma and discrimination against people with mental illness. Invited Address. World Mental Health Day, World Federation for Mental Health, New York, NY. (October 10, 2000).

Farkas, M. A Global Hallmark of Progressive Mental Health Systems. Keynote, Conference on Rehabilitation and Serious Mental Illness, Tokyo, Japan (July 15, 2000).

Farkas, M. Partnership, Solidarity, Case Management or Therapeutic Alliance: What is the Essence of the Rehabilitation Relationship? Plenary address. World Association of Psychosocial Rehabilitation Congress. Paris, France. (May 9, 2000).

Farkas, M. Beyond a Vision of Recovery: The Practicalities of Transforming a System. Workshop. World Association of Psychosocial Rehabilitation Congress. Paris France. (May 8, 2000).

 

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