Personal recovery and mental health services: a practice framework

Background/Objectives: The concept of recovery is being increasingly promoted in mental health research and policy, and mental health services are encouraged to consider their role in supporting the recovery of individuals who experience severe mental illness. Although guidance on recovery orientated practice exists, a lack of clarity around what constitutes recovery orientated practice remains. The aim of the study was to identify the key characteristics of international recovery orientated practice and to develop a coherent overarching practice framework for mental health services and professionals. Methods: A…