Recovery from a psychiatrist's viewpoint

Recovery is not the same as cure. Recovery from mental illness is the process of having more to life than just illness. It is an ongoing process rather than simply a goal that can be achieved. Recovery from the stigma of mental illness may be as difficult as recovery from the illness itself. Several...

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Published inPostgraduate medicine Vol. Spec No; pp. 54 - 62
Main Author Diamond, Ronald J
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published England JTE Multimedia 01.09.2006
Subjects
Attitude
Employment
Humans
Recovery of Function
Schizophrenia - therapy
Self Concept
Social Environment
Social Support
Spirituality
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Summary:Recovery is not the same as cure. Recovery from mental illness is the process of having more to life than just illness. It is an ongoing process rather than simply a goal that can be achieved. Recovery from the stigma of mental illness may be as difficult as recovery from the illness itself. Several common, but incorrect, beliefs can interfere with the recovery process. Myths include the belief that the illness has an inherently downhill course, that rehabilitation is useful only after stabilization, and that people with schizophrenia can only work at low-level jobs. People who have schizophrenia have reported that their own process of recovery was helped by their determination to get better, an understanding of the illness, taking personal responsibility, having friends who accept them, an optimistic attitude, and spiritual beliefs that help them find meaning in life.
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ISSN:0032-5481
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