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Recovery at the Clubhouse: challenge, responsibility and growing into a role
Orsolya Reka Fekete1,2, Eva Langeland3, Torill M B Larsen2
1Faculty of Health and Social Sciences, Western Norway University of Applied Sciences, Bergen, Norway.
Summary
People with mental illness find recovery in Clubhouses through a balance of support and challenges. Active involvement and shared decision-making are key to enhancing mental wellbeing and work readiness.
Area of Science:
- Psychiatry
- Mental Health Recovery
- Social Psychiatry
Background:
- Clubhouses offer a supportive environment for individuals with mental illness.
- Understanding members' lived experiences of recovery is crucial for service improvement.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the recovery experiences of individuals with mental illness within the Clubhouse model.
- To identify specific Clubhouse elements that promote recovery.
Main Methods:
- Hermeneutic-phenomenological design.
- Individual, semi-structured interviews with 18 Norwegian Clubhouse members.
- Systematic text condensation for data analysis.
Main Results:
- Three main themes emerged: balancing support with challenges, skill development in the community, and work as a means to recovery.
- Participants reported improved mental and social wellbeing and readiness for employment.
- Experiences included concerns and positive aspects of Clubhouse membership and the role of work.
Conclusions:
- Recovery in Clubhouses necessitates member initiative, though excessive support without challenge may hinder progress.
- Applying challenge within Clubhouse activities, guided by Salutogenesis, can enhance recovery.
- Member involvement in recovery journeys highlights the importance of shared decision-making in services.
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