• Int J Soc Psychiatry · Jan 2011

    Not just an individual journey: social aspects of recovery.

    • A Topor, M Borg, S Di Girolamo, and L Davidson.
    • Department of Social Work, Stockholm University, Head of Research and Development Unit, Psychiatry South Stockholm, Sweden. alain.topor@sll.se
    • Int J Soc Psychiatry. 2011 Jan 1; 57 (1): 90-9.

    BackgroundRecent literature on recovery describes the process as deeply personal and unique to each individual. While there are aspects of recovery that are unique to each individual, this article argues that focusing solely on these overlooks the fact that recovery unfolds within a social and interpersonal context.MaterialsDrawing from qualitative data, this article describes aspects of recovery that involve the contributions of others, the social environment and society.DiscussionThese aspects of recovery include relationships, adequate material conditions and responsive services and supports.ConclusionThe authors consider the implications of these social factors for transforming psychiatric research and theory as well as for recovery-orientated practice.

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