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eth
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Recovery Model

Hi to all who see this, welcome to the forums if you're new.  @Lauz  here it is.

I found this definition of "recovery" while googling and really resonate with it.  Hoping it will be helpful to others :

 

"Principles of recovery oriented mental health practice
From the perspective of the individual with mental illness, recovery means gaining and retaining hope, understanding of ones abilities and disabilities, engagement in an active life, personal autonomy, social identity, meaning and purpose in life, and a positive sense of self.
It is important to remember that recovery is not synonymous with cure. Recovery refers to both internal conditions experienced by persons who describe themselves as being in recovery— hope, healing, empowerment and connection—and external conditions that facilitate recovery—implementation of human rights, a positive culture of healing, and recovery-oriented services. (Jacobson and Greenley, 2001 p. 482)
The purpose of principles of recovery oriented mental health practice is to ensure that mental health services are being delivered in a way that supports the recovery of mental health consumers.
1. Uniqueness of the individual
Recovery oriented mental health practice:
• recognises that recovery is not necessarily about cure but is about having opportunities for choices and living a meaningful, satisfying and purposeful life, and being a valued member of the community
• accepts that recovery outcomes are personal and unique for each individual and go beyond an exclusive health focus to include an emphasis on social inclusion and quality of life
• empowers individuals so they recognise that they are at the centre of the care they receive. "

 

from https://www.health.gov.au/internet/main/publishing.nsf/content/CFA833CB8C1AA178CA257BF0001E7520/$Fil...   

 

from Eth.

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Re: Recovery Model

thanks for sharing @eth

Re: Recovery Model

Great reference @eth. It's certainly something to work towards from the perspective of a sufferer and worthy for clinicians and service providers to use as a guide. It's also very conscientious of you to post it here; well done! Heart Smiley Very Happy

Re: Recovery Model

This is fantastic!!! Thanks so much for sharing this @eth !!! If only this was the ideology of all medical professionals! This definately needs to be shared with the masses 🙂
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