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Recovery from serious mental illness: a concept analysis.
Laura Brennaman1, Marie L Lobo
1University of New Mexico, College of Nursing, Fort Myers, Florida, USA.
Issues in Mental Health Nursing
|September 22, 2011
Summary
Recovery from serious mental illness is a nonlinear self-organization and adaptation process. This definition aids in reconceiving self and well-being across biopsychosocial levels in mental health care.
Area of Science:
- Psychiatry
- Psychology
- Health Services Research
Background:
- The concept of recovery is central to serious mental illness (SMI) care.
- Existing definitions of recovery vary across disciplines and common language.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the multifaceted concept of recovery in serious mental illness.
- To develop a comprehensive definition of recovery applicable to mental health care settings.
Main Methods:
- A comprehensive literature review across health disciplines.
- Analysis of the term
Main Results:
- Recovery is defined as a nonlinear, iterative process of self-organization and adaptation.
- This process helps individuals overcome personal disintegration caused by mental illness.
- It enables reconceptualization of self and well-being on biopsychosocial levels.
Conclusions:
- The proposed definition offers a unified understanding of recovery in serious mental illness.
- This definition has implications for enhancing mental health care practices and interventions.
- Reevaluating the concept's relevance supports its application in clinical settings.
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