Supportive monitoring (SM) is presented as a new intervention concept for the disease management of mental disorders. Following an introductory clarification of terms some related concepts will be outlined and potential strengths of SM will be identified. An application of SM will be introduced that was recently developed for an individualized disease management for patients with recurrent depression. The article closes with a discussion about the challenges for research and practice regarding the development and implementation of SM.
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Rutgers State Univ, Grad Sch Appl & Profess Psychol, New Brunswick, NJ 08903 USARutgers State Univ, Grad Sch Appl & Profess Psychol, New Brunswick, NJ 08903 USA