Mental Health and Social Inclusion, 18(2), 2014, pp.61-67.
Publisher:
Emerald
This article describes the history and development of the Recovery Rocks Community of peers in recovery, a community that exists in Perth, Western Australia. The community is successful in providing mutual support in members journeys of recovery. It offers an innovative approach to fostering recovery in a peer support community that could act as a model for the development of other similar communities.
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This article describes the history and development of the Recovery Rocks Community of peers in recovery, a community that exists in Perth, Western Australia. The community is successful in providing mutual support in members journeys of recovery. It offers an innovative approach to fostering recovery in a peer support community that could act as a model for the development of other similar communities.
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Subject terms:
social inclusion, mental health problems, communities, peer groups, support groups, recovery approach, peer support;
Mental Health and Social Inclusion, 18(2), 2014, pp.92-97.
Publisher:
Emerald
Purpose: This paper uses a narrative approach to describes the establishment of the Dumfries and Galloway Wellness and Recovery College (The College) within the University of the West of Scotland.
Social implications: It is believed that stigma and discrimination are pernicious and pervasive and a concerted and deliberately conscious attempt is needed to establish an inclusive, egalitarian and aligned approach whereby practices match values base.
Originality/value: This is justified as being in keeping with a philosophy based on the concepts of recovery, co-production co-delivery and co-receiving. Although not without precedent this development is innovative in being embedded within the university sector and challenging existing paradigms in terms of the positive and inclusive approach to mental health.
(Edited publisher abstract)
Purpose: This paper uses a narrative approach to describes the establishment of the Dumfries and Galloway Wellness and Recovery College (The College) within the University of the West of Scotland.
Social implications: It is believed that stigma and discrimination are pernicious and pervasive and a concerted and deliberately conscious attempt is needed to establish an inclusive, egalitarian and aligned approach whereby practices match values base.
Originality/value: This is justified as being in keeping with a philosophy based on the concepts of recovery, co-production co-delivery and co-receiving. Although not without precedent this development is innovative in being embedded within the university sector and challenging existing paradigms in terms of the positive and inclusive approach to mental health.
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Subject terms:
mental health problems, social inclusion, wellbeing, co-production, recovery approach, higher education;
There are now more than 250 formal peer support worker positions in the UK. Peer support is central to the implementation of recovery-focused practice and it can inspire hope and empower others to take control of their own recovery. Peer support workers are required to explicitly draw on and share their own experiences of emotional distress, or of using mental health services, to inspire, support and inform people in a similar situation. This article describes the work of a peer support worker at Richmond Fellowship, a voluntary sector provider of mental health care, based in West Sussex. The peer support project model used by Richmond Fellowship is based on the delivery of 10 support sessions. During these visits, knowledge and expertise is shared, and relationships built on mutual trust. The peer workers also arrange regular meetings between themselves to support each other.
There are now more than 250 formal peer support worker positions in the UK. Peer support is central to the implementation of recovery-focused practice and it can inspire hope and empower others to take control of their own recovery. Peer support workers are required to explicitly draw on and share their own experiences of emotional distress, or of using mental health services, to inspire, support and inform people in a similar situation. This article describes the work of a peer support worker at Richmond Fellowship, a voluntary sector provider of mental health care, based in West Sussex. The peer support project model used by Richmond Fellowship is based on the delivery of 10 support sessions. During these visits, knowledge and expertise is shared, and relationships built on mutual trust. The peer workers also arrange regular meetings between themselves to support each other.
Subject terms:
mental health problems, mental health services, peer groups, recovery approach, befriending schemes, empowerment, peer support;
The central thesis of this book is that the main aim of mental health services should be to promote personal recovery. The book argues that this will require fundamental change in the values and working practices of mental health professionals, from a focus on treating illness in order to produce clinical recovery to a new focus on supporting personal recovery by promoting well-being. It is intended primarily for mental health professionals, and aims to convince that a focus on personal recovery is the right direction for mental health services, to crystallise what personal recovery means, and to promote practice focusing on personal recovery. It proposes a new conceptual basis for mental health services prioritising the person over the illness (the Personal Recovery Framework), and identifies the contribution of personal and social identity to recovery. It also discusses what recovery focused services look like and includes 26 case studies from around the world.
The central thesis of this book is that the main aim of mental health services should be to promote personal recovery. The book argues that this will require fundamental change in the values and working practices of mental health professionals, from a focus on treating illness in order to produce clinical recovery to a new focus on supporting personal recovery by promoting well-being. It is intended primarily for mental health professionals, and aims to convince that a focus on personal recovery is the right direction for mental health services, to crystallise what personal recovery means, and to promote practice focusing on personal recovery. It proposes a new conceptual basis for mental health services prioritising the person over the illness (the Personal Recovery Framework), and identifies the contribution of personal and social identity to recovery. It also discusses what recovery focused services look like and includes 26 case studies from around the world.
Subject terms:
mental health care, mental health problems, mental health services, recovery approach, service users, social care provision;
Mental Health and Social Inclusion, 15(2), 2011, pp.78-87.
Publisher:
Emerald
The mental health Recovery Star is a holistic and personalised outcomes measurement and recovery-focused key working tool designed primarily for people of working age. It was developed by Triangle Consulting and the Mental Health Providers Forum. This paper describes the origin, development and increasing application of the Recovery Star within the United Kingdom. The Recovery Star Model comprises 2 elements. The first is a diagram in the form of a 10-pronged star mapping process across 10 life dimensions identified as core to recovery. The second is a ladder of change that outlines a series of 5 descriptive steps. These show the journey moving from stuck to accepting help, then on to believe that things can change, learning new skills and approaches to maintain recovery and finally to self-reliance. The Recovery Star has been instrumental in promoting social inclusion for many service users, their carers and families. It fits in well with the personalisation agenda as it places the service user at the centre of service provision, and supports and empowers them to identify the outcomes they want.
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The mental health Recovery Star is a holistic and personalised outcomes measurement and recovery-focused key working tool designed primarily for people of working age. It was developed by Triangle Consulting and the Mental Health Providers Forum. This paper describes the origin, development and increasing application of the Recovery Star within the United Kingdom. The Recovery Star Model comprises 2 elements. The first is a diagram in the form of a 10-pronged star mapping process across 10 life dimensions identified as core to recovery. The second is a ladder of change that outlines a series of 5 descriptive steps. These show the journey moving from stuck to accepting help, then on to believe that things can change, learning new skills and approaches to maintain recovery and finally to self-reliance. The Recovery Star has been instrumental in promoting social inclusion for many service users, their carers and families. It fits in well with the personalisation agenda as it places the service user at the centre of service provision, and supports and empowers them to identify the outcomes they want.
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Subject terms:
mental health care, mental health problems, models, outcomes, recovery approach, social inclusion;
Therapeutic Communities: the International Journal of Therapeutic Communities, 39(4), 2018, pp.149-161.
Publisher:
Emerald
Purpose: Too often people with complex mental health needs do not find their way out of the mental health system or find satisfactory solutions that enable them to live a full life. In 2015 the Mental Health Department (MHD) of Trieste established the Recovery House pilot project to address this concern. The paper aims to Investigate the project. Design/methodology/approach: The Recovery House was co-created with and for people between 18 and 35 years old with diagnoses of psychosis and other complex mental health conditions. An integral part of the pilot was the organization of the “Recovery Community,” inspired by the Assembly model embraced by Franco Basaglia. The Recovery Community met regularly to both support and learn from the Recovery House and aimed to create a democratic and reflective space where power relationships, self-determination, responsibility and ownership by all the stakeholders, including family members, could be explored together. Findings: Over a period of 31 months, four groups of people have successfully completed their residency at the Recovery House. In total, 89 percent of people who stayed at the Recovery House did so up to six months. After the period of staying at the Recovery House most of them moved to independent living or shared supported accommodation. Originality/value: This initiative sheds light on the fact that democratic values, approaches and structures can improve both service functioning and the recovery outcomes for people with complex health needs. Further, the Recovery House has had a significant effect on the culture and practice of the MHD in adopting a comprehensive approach to emotional distress.
(Edited publisher abstract)
Purpose: Too often people with complex mental health needs do not find their way out of the mental health system or find satisfactory solutions that enable them to live a full life. In 2015 the Mental Health Department (MHD) of Trieste established the Recovery House pilot project to address this concern. The paper aims to Investigate the project. Design/methodology/approach: The Recovery House was co-created with and for people between 18 and 35 years old with diagnoses of psychosis and other complex mental health conditions. An integral part of the pilot was the organization of the “Recovery Community,” inspired by the Assembly model embraced by Franco Basaglia. The Recovery Community met regularly to both support and learn from the Recovery House and aimed to create a democratic and reflective space where power relationships, self-determination, responsibility and ownership by all the stakeholders, including family members, could be explored together. Findings: Over a period of 31 months, four groups of people have successfully completed their residency at the Recovery House. In total, 89 percent of people who stayed at the Recovery House did so up to six months. After the period of staying at the Recovery House most of them moved to independent living or shared supported accommodation. Originality/value: This initiative sheds light on the fact that democratic values, approaches and structures can improve both service functioning and the recovery outcomes for people with complex health needs. Further, the Recovery House has had a significant effect on the culture and practice of the MHD in adopting a comprehensive approach to emotional distress.
(Edited publisher abstract)
Subject terms:
recovery, recovery approach, mental health problems, co-production, communities, intervention, severe mental health problems, psychoses, young adults, user participation;
Mental Health and Social Inclusion, 17(2), 2013, pp.92-99.
Publisher:
Emerald
Purpose – The paper aims to outline the Imagine Your Goals, How Are You Feeling Today? project which seeks to promote the recovery and social inclusion of individuals living with mental health problems through the medium of football.
Design/methodology/approach – The paper describes the origins of the project and its development through a number of partnership approaches.
Findings – Project participants exhibit improvements in their physical and psychological health, as well as improved social lives.
Originality/value – The paper offers an in-depth portrait of a unique partnership between a mental health NHS Trust, a Premier League football club and the Time to Change mental health awareness campaign.
(Publisher abstract)
Purpose – The paper aims to outline the Imagine Your Goals, How Are You Feeling Today? project which seeks to promote the recovery and social inclusion of individuals living with mental health problems through the medium of football.
Design/methodology/approach – The paper describes the origins of the project and its development through a number of partnership approaches.
Findings – Project participants exhibit improvements in their physical and psychological health, as well as improved social lives.
Originality/value – The paper offers an in-depth portrait of a unique partnership between a mental health NHS Trust, a Premier League football club and the Time to Change mental health awareness campaign.
(Publisher abstract)
Subject terms:
mental health problems, recovery approach, social inclusion, sport, joint working, leisure activities, mental health services, private sector, voluntary sector, case studies;
Project SWAP, a service user-led community interest company, is working to develop peer support brokerage aimed at helping people with mental health issues to develop a support plan and access personal budgets. Thirteen service users in Kent have recently been trained to become peer support brokers using a course developed and delivered by service users. One of the key aspects taught on the course is how to work in facilitative empowering way with service users using solution-focused approaches. The course also looks at practical communication and conflict resolution skills, positive risk taking and an understanding of personalisation and the process of getting a personal budget. People undertaking the course stand to benefit by having an opportunity to work as trained brokers and gain confidence and other skills that assist them with their own recovery. Peer support brokerage also requires the support of mental health professionals so that they refer service users to brokers and promote brokerage more widely. This is not always easy; mental health professionals may see peer support brokerage as a challenge to their professional status. Project SWAP is working to build good links with professionals and to develop strategies that will allow peer support brokerage to become widely available.
Project SWAP, a service user-led community interest company, is working to develop peer support brokerage aimed at helping people with mental health issues to develop a support plan and access personal budgets. Thirteen service users in Kent have recently been trained to become peer support brokers using a course developed and delivered by service users. One of the key aspects taught on the course is how to work in facilitative empowering way with service users using solution-focused approaches. The course also looks at practical communication and conflict resolution skills, positive risk taking and an understanding of personalisation and the process of getting a personal budget. People undertaking the course stand to benefit by having an opportunity to work as trained brokers and gain confidence and other skills that assist them with their own recovery. Peer support brokerage also requires the support of mental health professionals so that they refer service users to brokers and promote brokerage more widely. This is not always easy; mental health professionals may see peer support brokerage as a challenge to their professional status. Project SWAP is working to build good links with professionals and to develop strategies that will allow peer support brokerage to become widely available.
Subject terms:
mental health problems, peer groups, personal budgets, personalisation, recovery approach, service brokerage, service users, training, user-led organisations, peer support;
The authors, a service user and a clinical psychologist, describe the contemporary importance of the recovery approach in mental health services. In particular they discuss the key role of groupwork. They describe the Recovery Group, an innovative approach to involving service users in recovery. This developed out of a monthly user group run by the Community Mental Health Team (CMHT). During each session a presentation is given by a service user and, as an illustration, a single groupwork session is described. Attendance of the group is open to any service user, or member of the CMHT staff. The authors comment that there are a number of benefits to the Recovery Group. For each service user that presents in front of the group, this is a major achievement. They are able to share their talents, knowledge and wisdom with fellow sufferers. A secondary benefit is that the staff discover the talents of their service users. The authors suggest that if clinicians and policy makers are to truly place service users centre stage in the recovery process, more innovative methods of engagement are needed.
The authors, a service user and a clinical psychologist, describe the contemporary importance of the recovery approach in mental health services. In particular they discuss the key role of groupwork. They describe the Recovery Group, an innovative approach to involving service users in recovery. This developed out of a monthly user group run by the Community Mental Health Team (CMHT). During each session a presentation is given by a service user and, as an illustration, a single groupwork session is described. Attendance of the group is open to any service user, or member of the CMHT staff. The authors comment that there are a number of benefits to the Recovery Group. For each service user that presents in front of the group, this is a major achievement. They are able to share their talents, knowledge and wisdom with fellow sufferers. A secondary benefit is that the staff discover the talents of their service users. The authors suggest that if clinicians and policy makers are to truly place service users centre stage in the recovery process, more innovative methods of engagement are needed.
Subject terms:
mental health problems, mental health services, person-centred care, recovery approach, service users, user participation, community mental health services, groupwork;
Social Work with Groups, 36(2/3), 2013, pp.222-235.
Publisher:
Taylor and Francis
Place of publication:
Philadelphia, USA
Individuals with serious mental illness (SMI) are at a high risk for abusing alcohol and illicit substances relative to the general population. This use, even in small quantities, can negatively affect mental and physical health. Group therapy is an evidence-based treatment for individuals dually diagnosed with SMI and a substance abuse disorder. The Skills for Recovery group used a recovery-oriented therapy manual for dual diagnoses and was informed by the International Association for Social Work with Groups' Standards for Social Work Practice with Groups throughout the development and implementation of the group.
(Publisher abstract)
Individuals with serious mental illness (SMI) are at a high risk for abusing alcohol and illicit substances relative to the general population. This use, even in small quantities, can negatively affect mental and physical health. Group therapy is an evidence-based treatment for individuals dually diagnosed with SMI and a substance abuse disorder. The Skills for Recovery group used a recovery-oriented therapy manual for dual diagnoses and was informed by the International Association for Social Work with Groups' Standards for Social Work Practice with Groups throughout the development and implementation of the group.
(Publisher abstract)
Subject terms:
dual diagnosis, standards, groupwork, groups, recovery approach, mental health problems, treatment, skills, alcohol misuse, drug misuse, armed forces personnel;