From Diagnosis to Daily life

KESAR Health is a structured psychoeducation framework designed to empower individuals living with severe mental illness and other complex health challenges through knowledge, reflection, and guided support.

About the Framework

KESAR Health is a structured psychoeducation framework designed to help people better understand, manage, and recover from severe mental illness and other complex health challenges.Grounded in empathy and evidence, KESAR guides users through five domains: Knowledge, Education, Support, Advocacy, and Recovery. Together, these steps create a clear path toward understanding one’s condition, building confidence in care, and strengthening daily wellbeing. Delivered through an interactive workbook, it combines clear information with reflective exercises, activities, and discussion prompts designed to encourage hope and insight.More than a workbook or program, KESAR is a bridge — connecting lived experience with practical guidance, and turning information into empowerment. It helps people and caregivers alike find clarity, stay consistent, and see that recovery is possible, personal, and within reach.

The Five Components

Knowledge

Understanding begins with knowing. This domain focuses on helping individuals and caregivers build a clear, fact-based understanding of the condition.

Education

Education turns information into action. This section translates complex concepts into every day language, offering tools and strategies that make care more approachable and sustainable.

Support

Support is the foundation of recovery. This domain emphasizes the importance of maintaining healthy relationships, connecting with peers, and building a network that reinforces stability and belonging.

Advocacy

Advocacy empowers individuals to speak up for their needs and take an active role in their care. It includes practical skills for communicating with providers, understanding rights, and navigating systems with confidence.

Recovery

Recovery is not a single outcome but an ongoing process of healing and self-discovery. This domain focuses on setting meaningful goals, tracking progress, and embracing hope — reminding each person that wellness is possible, personal, and within reach.

Evidence-Informed

Grounded in psychoeducation and recovery-oriented care principles.

Person-Centered Language

Written for clarity, compassion, and real-world understanding.

Pilot Ready

Includes built-in feedback mechanisms to support pilot evaluation.

Pilot
Opportunity

We are currently seeking pilot partners to evaluate and refine this framework. Pilot sites will receive complimentary workbooks and implementation support in exchange for participation feedback and outcome data.This opportunity is ideal for:- Community mental health organizations
- Outpatient or psychosocial rehabilitation programs
- Peer support or clubhouse settings
- Counseling centers working with severe mental illness
- Recovery Community OrganizationsIf your team is interested in being among the first to test this educational tool, we’d love to collaborate.