Strategies to Improve Adherence to Psychosocial Interventions Among Persons with Mental Illness

Background: Non-adherence to psychosocial interventions significantly limits treatment effectiveness and recovery outcomes in mental health care. Although psychosocial approaches are evidence-based, sustained engagement remains inconsistent. Aim: To evaluate the effectiveness of structured psychosocial strategies in improving adherence among persons with mental illness. Method: A pre?post intervention design (N = 35) was employed. Wilcoxon Signed Rank Test was used to examine pre?post differences. Results: Significant improvements were observed in basic needs (Z = -2.236, p = .025), health needs (Z = -3.453, p < .001), and social needs (Z = -1.897, p = .048). Awareness and participation increased significantly (p < .001). Social support (Z = -5.205, p < .001) and overall adherence (Z = -4.175, p < .001) showed marked improvement. Inter-session involvement also improved significantly (Z = -2.557, p = .011). Conclusion: Structured psychosocial strategies significantly enhance adherence and engagement among persons with mental illness.