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The experience of recovery from schizophrenia: towards an empirically validated stage model
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A five-stage model compatible with psychological recovery is proposed, which offers a way forward for attaining recovery-orientated outcomes.Abstract:
Objective: The consumer movement is advocating that rehabilitation services become recovery-orientated. The objectives of this study are to gain a better understanding of the concept of recovery by: (i) identifying a definition of recovery that reflects consumer accounts; and (ii) developing a conceptual model of recovery to guide research, training and inform clinical practice. Method: A review was conducted of published experiential accounts of recovery by people with schizophrenia or other serious mental illness, consumer articles on the concept of recovery, and qualitative research and theoretical literature on recovery. Meanings of recovery used by consumers were sought to identify a definition of recovery. Common themes identified in this literature were used to construct a conceptual model reflecting the personal experiences of consumers. Results: The definition of recovery used by consumers was identified as psychological recovery from the consequences of the illness. Four key processes of recovery were identified: (i) finding hope; (ii) re-establishment of identity; (iii) finding meaning in life; and (iv) taking responsibility for recovery. Five stages were identified: (i) moratorium; (ii) awareness; (iii) preparation; (iv) rebuilding; and (v) growth. Conclusion: A five-stage model compatible with psychological recovery is proposed, which offers a way forward for attaining recovery-orientated outcomes. After further empirical investigation, a version of this model could be utilized in quantitative research, clinical training and consumer education.read more
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Conceptual framework for personal recovery in mental health: systematic review and narrative
TL;DR: The conceptual framework is a theoretically defensible and robust synthesis of people's experiences of recovery in mental illness and provides an empirical basis for future recovery-oriented research and practice.
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Mental illness and well-being: the central importance of positive psychology and recovery approaches
TL;DR: The aim of this paper is to support the re-orientation of health services around promoting well-being, which will involve the incorporation of emerging knowledge from recovery and from positive psychology into education and training for all mental health professionals, and changes to some long-established working practices.
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An analysis of the definitions and elements of recovery: A review of the literature.
TL;DR: An ecological framework is incorporated to take the individual's life context into account while emphasizing both the reestablishment of one's mental health and the mitigation of the oppressive nature of barriers imposed by the greater community so that people may experience social integration and community inclusion.
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A scientific agenda for the concept of recovery as it applies to schizophrenia.
TL;DR: It is argued that a scientific basis is necessary for the concept of recovery to have a significant long-term impact on the way that schizophrenia is understood and treated and to improve the impact of recovery-based initiatives.
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Recovery: an international perspective.
TL;DR: Development of recovery-focussed mental health services internationally is reviewed, and two innovative, generalisable and empirically investigated examples of implementing a focus on personal recovery are given.
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