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  • Psychiatry
  • Psychology

Background:

  • Personal recovery is crucial for individuals with mental illness, focusing on a meaningful life.
  • Limited evidence exists on personal recovery among those at risk of developing mental illness.
  • This gap hinders the development of effective mental health services.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To synthesize existing research on personal recovery in individuals at risk for mental illness.
  • To address the lack of evidence in this specific population.
  • To inform future research and clinical interventions.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic literature search across multiple databases (MEDLINE, Embase, PsycInfo, Web of Science, Cochrane).
  • Inclusion of qualitative studies, case studies, and first-person accounts.
  • Thematic synthesis following Joanna Briggs Institute guidelines.

Main Results:

  • Six key themes emerged from 36 articles.
  • Themes include: challenges, coping strategies, agency, support systems, hope/purpose, and stigma.
  • Participants were at risk for schizophrenia spectrum, bipolar, major depressive, or borderline personality disorders.

Conclusions:

  • Findings offer a conceptual framework for personal recovery in at-risk populations.
  • This framework can guide future research and clinical interventions.
  • Supports the development of services promoting personal recovery.