What are the implications of personal recovery for older people's mental health services?

Background/Objectives: The concept of personal recovery has been based on the experiences of adults of working age with a lived experience of mental illness. The impact of the recovery philosophy upon mental health services for working age adults has been substantial, and is likely to continue. Similar developments have not yet taken place in older people's mental health services. Additionally it is not yet evident whether the philosophy of personal recovery holds relevance for older people with mental health problems. Research in this area is under-developed. It is probable that the mental health policy directi…