Well, the time has come to wrap this blog up!
So far we have covered what recovery and the Recovery Approach are. We have also covered aspects of the Recovery Approach being applied in an acute mental health setting, including the restrictive environment of the ward, hope, stigma, funding issues and medication. Finally, we have also looked at how OT's and other staff members can help give acute wards more of a recovery focus.
Personally, I have enjoyed sharing my knowledge and views about the Recovery Approach with you. I have strong views about the Recovery Approach in the acute mental health setting. Completing this blog and the research behind it has enhanced these views greatly.
It is my opinion that it is important to use the Recovery Approach as it puts the client’s best interests first. It is a key approach which an occupational therapist is well equipped to use within the realm of mental health. However I do believe there are issues when applying it to the acute mental health setting and I do not think that it is currently the best approach to be used in an acute ward, unless it is used in an eclectic manner. I do believe that in the future there is huge potential for the Recovery Approach to be applied more exclusively in this setting.
After completing this blog I feel I have expanded my knowledge about the Recovery Approach, and have also re-familiarised myself with the blogging world. It has been great to learn all the tricks of the trade and I plan to use these skills to help promote occupational therapy again, further down the track.
I now feel, that if I get a job in an acute mental health ward, I would be better able to incorporate the principles of the Recovery Approach into my practice, as I am familiar with the competencies expected of mental health workers, and the key points of the approach.
I hope you have found the information in this blog useful and interesting, thank you for following my progress!
Anna
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Within the realm of mental health, recovery is seen as an individual living positively with or without the effects of their mental illness. This is an underlying concept of the recovery approach, which is endorsed for use in New Zealand. As a third year occupational therapy student, with a passion about mental health, the process of recovery interests me immensely. Within this blog I plan to discuss the use of the recovery approach within an acute mental health ward from an occupational therapists perspective.
Sunday, September 5, 2010
How can OT's make it work?
As those of you who are occupational therapists will already know, participation in occupation can benefit everyone, particularly those who experience mental illness. Occupational therapists are trained to increase peoples participation in occupation. Therefore, OT's can offer the recovery agenda a lot as we help our clients participate in meaningful occupations (Dowling & Hutchinson, 2008).
The benefits of participation in occupation include skill acquisition, routine, productivity and purpose (Kelly, Lamont & Brunero, 2010).
OT's have the potential to play a huge role in helping acute wards become more recovery focused, through educating staff members and clients about the approach and creating a less restrictive, more interactive environment.
OT's can employ the help of their fellow staff members when making a ward more recovery focused. This will enhance the sense of unity among staff members, and encourage everyone to use this recovery focus in their treatment of clients.
The benefits of participation in occupation include skill acquisition, routine, productivity and purpose (Kelly, Lamont & Brunero, 2010).
OT's have the potential to play a huge role in helping acute wards become more recovery focused, through educating staff members and clients about the approach and creating a less restrictive, more interactive environment.
OT's can employ the help of their fellow staff members when making a ward more recovery focused. This will enhance the sense of unity among staff members, and encourage everyone to use this recovery focus in their treatment of clients.
How can we make the Recovery Approach work?

This is an interesting website about 'building a culture of recovery' - check it out for some more information!
Despite identifying these issues about the use of the recovery approach in an acute inpatient mental health ward, I personally do believe there is scope for it to be applied.
In time, there is significant potential for the Recovery Approach to be applied effectively in this setting, which is a vision expressed in the document entitled, Our lives in 2014 (Mental Health Commission, 2004). For this to happen, mental health workers, including OT's would require further education about the Recovery Approach. In particular, mental health aides would need to be educated as they currently do not require any training before employment (Cowan, 2008). All staff would need to put a lot of effort into resolving the issues explored in this blog.
In order for acute mental health wards to adopt this approach effectively, they would have to adapt to the principles of the Recovery Approach and clients would need to be given more trust and freedom of choice.
Mental health workers would need to become very familiar with the Recovery Competencies that the government has outlined (in the document previously referred to - Recovery Competencies for New Zealand Mental Health Workers).
It is also noted that until the Recovery Approach can be used effectively as the sole approach there is significant potential for it to be used in conjunction with other models. By working in an eclectic manner all staff can ensure they cover all aspects of a client’s life.
In the author’s opinion, occupational therapists could use models such as the Canadian Model of Occupational Performance and the Model of Human Occupation to complement their use of the Recovery Approach. In addition, the Maori health model, Te Whare Tapa Wha could also be used. This model also ensures a holistic approach is used for the client.
Do you have any other ideas about how to make the Recovery Approach work in this environment? I would love to hear about your ideas, or what you currently do in your own practice.
Thank you!
Funding restrictions in an acute ward
In order to assist in the recovery process of clients, it is important to provide a stimulating environment (Mental Health Commission, 1998). A stimulating environment will encourage them to participate in activities and therefore increase their hope that they will feel 'normal' again and can recover.
However, in an acute inpatient mental health ward it can be very difficult to provide this stimulating environment due to a lack of funding and resources.
Usually, in an acute mental health ward their is only one occupational therapist working. They have extensive roles, including assessing client's, coordinating client's participation in occupation and attending meetings (NZAOT, 2005). As OT's have such a busy schedule, it can be difficult to provide a constant, active ward programme with activities on throughout the day.
In order to run a full day programme, an activity coordinator would need to be employed to run groups, and possibly more occupational therapists. Nurses and mental health aides would also need to be willing to help out, to ensure the group programme was meaningful and run effectively.
If a full day programme was run, clients would not be expected to attend every single group, however they should attend the groups that are meaningful to them, or that would directly enhance their recovery. The clients would share in the decision making about which groups to attend (Lloyd, Waghorn, & Williams, 2008).
In the case where there is only one OT working on the ward, they may be able to incorporate some group activities into the daily timetable but they must also make time for individual assessment and treatment. They also need to set aside time for paperwork and meetings.
This can lead to other inpatients getting bored which can create a negative environment. This may even increase the amount of conflict experienced on the ward and will certainly not enhance a clients recovery as they will not be so encouraged to keep busy and take part in activities.
More soon!
However, in an acute inpatient mental health ward it can be very difficult to provide this stimulating environment due to a lack of funding and resources.
Usually, in an acute mental health ward their is only one occupational therapist working. They have extensive roles, including assessing client's, coordinating client's participation in occupation and attending meetings (NZAOT, 2005). As OT's have such a busy schedule, it can be difficult to provide a constant, active ward programme with activities on throughout the day.
In order to run a full day programme, an activity coordinator would need to be employed to run groups, and possibly more occupational therapists. Nurses and mental health aides would also need to be willing to help out, to ensure the group programme was meaningful and run effectively.
If a full day programme was run, clients would not be expected to attend every single group, however they should attend the groups that are meaningful to them, or that would directly enhance their recovery. The clients would share in the decision making about which groups to attend (Lloyd, Waghorn, & Williams, 2008).
In the case where there is only one OT working on the ward, they may be able to incorporate some group activities into the daily timetable but they must also make time for individual assessment and treatment. They also need to set aside time for paperwork and meetings.
This can lead to other inpatients getting bored which can create a negative environment. This may even increase the amount of conflict experienced on the ward and will certainly not enhance a clients recovery as they will not be so encouraged to keep busy and take part in activities.
More soon!
Saturday, September 4, 2010
The restrictive environment of an acute ward
Competency number 2 of the Recovery Competencies for New Zealand Mental Health Workers states that "A competent mental health worker recognises and supports the personal resourcefulness of people with mental illness" (Mental Health Commission, 2001). This includes that the mental health worker must empower client's as much as possible (Mental Health Commission, 1998).
However, it is my belief that the inpatient mental health ward is a very restrictive environment which has strict timetables and rules. This is backed up by Goldsack et al (2005).
Within the ward clients can experience a lack of choice about what they want to do each day. Caltaux (2002) states that this limited choice and lead to negative self perception.
Another restriction of the acute inpatient mental health ward is that many patients in New Zealand will be under the Mental Health Act, 1992 to ensure their own and others safety. Being under the Act will create further restrictions for clients on the ward.
These restrictions can cause a feeling of disempowerment for clients. This feeling of disempowerment will make it harder to feel in control of recovery and may make it harder for clients to hold hope that they can live positively with a mental illness. Therefore, the setting is not conducive to empowering clients.
Within the ward there may also be a lack of resources, which can make it difficult for occupational therapists to empower clients. The first step in empowering people can involve offering them a choice about what they would like to do. Although an occupational therapist can ask clients what sort of activities they would like to do each day, it may be difficult to follow through on the expressed desire. For instance, a client may express a want to do woodwork. However an occupational therapist may not be able to assist in this task on the ward due to the risk perceived about the tools required, such as hammers, nails and saws.
A possible way around this is to let the client to certain aspects of the task - for example the OT could carry out some parts of the woodwork, and the client could paint it and decorate it.
However, it is my belief that the inpatient mental health ward is a very restrictive environment which has strict timetables and rules. This is backed up by Goldsack et al (2005).
Within the ward clients can experience a lack of choice about what they want to do each day. Caltaux (2002) states that this limited choice and lead to negative self perception.
Another restriction of the acute inpatient mental health ward is that many patients in New Zealand will be under the Mental Health Act, 1992 to ensure their own and others safety. Being under the Act will create further restrictions for clients on the ward.
These restrictions can cause a feeling of disempowerment for clients. This feeling of disempowerment will make it harder to feel in control of recovery and may make it harder for clients to hold hope that they can live positively with a mental illness. Therefore, the setting is not conducive to empowering clients.
Within the ward there may also be a lack of resources, which can make it difficult for occupational therapists to empower clients. The first step in empowering people can involve offering them a choice about what they would like to do. Although an occupational therapist can ask clients what sort of activities they would like to do each day, it may be difficult to follow through on the expressed desire. For instance, a client may express a want to do woodwork. However an occupational therapist may not be able to assist in this task on the ward due to the risk perceived about the tools required, such as hammers, nails and saws.
A possible way around this is to let the client to certain aspects of the task - for example the OT could carry out some parts of the woodwork, and the client could paint it and decorate it.
Medication and the Recovery Approach

Picture retrieved on 5 September, 2010 from http://notmytribe.com/2008/can-i-bum-a-neurotransmitter-82666.html#more-2666
Often, in an acute mental health ward, clients are expected to take medication in order to control their symptoms of mental illness (Duxbury, Wright, Bradley & Barnes, 2010). While on the ward they may also be trialling new medications to see if they help. Medications often cause severe side effects, including nausea, headaches, dry mouth and dizziness.
Often, in an acute mental health ward, clients are expected to take medication in order to control their symptoms of mental illness (Duxbury, Wright, Bradley & Barnes, 2010). While on the ward they may also be trialling new medications to see if they help. Medications often cause severe side effects, including nausea, headaches, dry mouth and dizziness.
Some clients choose not to take medications as they find the adverse side effects of the drugs affect them too much. Other patients decide that the benefits of the medications far outweigh the side effects and choose to take them.
Unlike the acute ward, the Recovery Approach accepts that everyone’s journey to recovery is different, and does not take a specific stance about medication (Cowan, 2008).
This illustrates the differing perspectives of the Recovery Approach and that of an acute ward. Personally, I believe that this expectation of an acute ward contributes to the lack of choice and individuality experienced by clients.
But how does medication relate to the role of an occupational therapist? OT's do not have any control over the medications clients are expected to take, as they are not at all trained in this area.
An OT is able to bring the issue of medication into the open through discussions on the ward, both in groups and individually, and also in community meetings on the ward. I am aware that many inpatient wards hold these meetings each morning of the week (excluding weekends), and they are an opportunity for patients to find out about the schedule for the day and deal with any issues they may have come across on the ward. These meetings are meant for both patients and staff, therefore it may be a good opportunity for the issue of medication to be discussed as nurses and doctors may also be there to share their knowledge.
When clients are taking medications, and especially when they are trialling new medications, it might be difficult for an OT to work with them effectively. The side effects of the medication can cause clients to be very drowsy and unmotivated. This makes it very complicated for an OT to help them focus on their recovery process.
What are your views on medication and mental illness?
Personally, I feel it is the clients own choice. Medications will benefit some but not others, and clients should be allowed to make an educated choice, with the help of family, friends and health professionals, about their medications. After all, it is their life!
Thursday, September 2, 2010
One in Four
Statistics show that one in four adults experience mental illness. Why then is it so stigmatised?
I found another video which attempts to increase peoples awareness of mental illness. This one is from the UK, and personally I found it quite hard hitting. Unfortunately I couldn't upload it straight onto the blog but if you follow the link bellow and scroll down to the '1 in 4' heading you should be able to download and view this 2 minute film.
http://www.rcpsych.ac.uk/default.aspx?page=1648
I found another video which attempts to increase peoples awareness of mental illness. This one is from the UK, and personally I found it quite hard hitting. Unfortunately I couldn't upload it straight onto the blog but if you follow the link bellow and scroll down to the '1 in 4' heading you should be able to download and view this 2 minute film.
http://www.rcpsych.ac.uk/default.aspx?page=1648
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
Stigma and Discrimination - What can an OT do?

Competency six of the Recovery Competencies for New Zealand Mental Health Workers (2001) states that "a competent mental health worker understands discrimination and social exclusion, its impact on service users and how to reduce it". This involves having knowledge about stigma and discrimination, and an understanding of how these things can affect an individual’s recovery and life in general.
For people who experience mental illness, stigma can be the biggest barrier to recovery. In an acute mental health ward, some of the most major stigma to affect recovery can be the internalised stigma individuals hold about mental illness. This internalised stigma can cause individuals to believe there is something ‘wrong’ with them, and can result in a form of self-discrimination (Caltaux, 2002).
Combating this internalised stigma will involve effective communication between staff and clients which is clear and based in reality (Caltaux, 2002). This can be difficult as clients with internalised stigma often have difficulty communicating appropriately. This proves challenging for occupational therapists who aim to help clients achieve recovery through the use of occupation.
However, one way occupational therapists can deal with this type of internalised stigma is through group and individual work. Discussion groups could be held on the ward for all patients to attend about the myths of mental illness. Clients who are having difficulty communicating may still benefit from the discussions of other clients. By dispelling myths about mental illness and replacing them with the truth occupational therapists can play their part in reducing internalised stigma experienced by clients on an acute ward.
But, what about all the stigma and discrimination that occurs out in the community? How can an occupational therapist, working in the time constraining and restrictive environment of acute mental health deal with this level of stigma?
It would be difficult to deal with a lot of this stigma, but a stepping stone to the community would be working with families of mental health clients. This could be done by working with the families at an individual level to discuss any preconceived ideas they hold about mental illness and help them understand mental illness better.
To combat stigma in the community perhaps occupational therapists and other mental health workers could hold a group for the public about dispelling myths around mental illness. The challenge with this is finding the time and resources to hold such a group. Obviously the government is also trying to combat this stigma through campaigns such as the 'Like minds, like mine' as referred to in the previous post.
Do you have any other ideas about how occupational therapists might combat stigma in the community?
As always, your feedback is much appreciated.
Anna
For people who experience mental illness, stigma can be the biggest barrier to recovery. In an acute mental health ward, some of the most major stigma to affect recovery can be the internalised stigma individuals hold about mental illness. This internalised stigma can cause individuals to believe there is something ‘wrong’ with them, and can result in a form of self-discrimination (Caltaux, 2002).
Combating this internalised stigma will involve effective communication between staff and clients which is clear and based in reality (Caltaux, 2002). This can be difficult as clients with internalised stigma often have difficulty communicating appropriately. This proves challenging for occupational therapists who aim to help clients achieve recovery through the use of occupation.
However, one way occupational therapists can deal with this type of internalised stigma is through group and individual work. Discussion groups could be held on the ward for all patients to attend about the myths of mental illness. Clients who are having difficulty communicating may still benefit from the discussions of other clients. By dispelling myths about mental illness and replacing them with the truth occupational therapists can play their part in reducing internalised stigma experienced by clients on an acute ward.
But, what about all the stigma and discrimination that occurs out in the community? How can an occupational therapist, working in the time constraining and restrictive environment of acute mental health deal with this level of stigma?
It would be difficult to deal with a lot of this stigma, but a stepping stone to the community would be working with families of mental health clients. This could be done by working with the families at an individual level to discuss any preconceived ideas they hold about mental illness and help them understand mental illness better.
To combat stigma in the community perhaps occupational therapists and other mental health workers could hold a group for the public about dispelling myths around mental illness. The challenge with this is finding the time and resources to hold such a group. Obviously the government is also trying to combat this stigma through campaigns such as the 'Like minds, like mine' as referred to in the previous post.
Do you have any other ideas about how occupational therapists might combat stigma in the community?
As always, your feedback is much appreciated.
Anna
(Image retrieved from: http://www.ght.org.uk/news/category/stigma on 2nd September, 2010).
Monday, August 30, 2010
Stigma and Discrimination
Check out this video from YouTube. It's an ad you will probably recognise if you are from New Zealand as it is part of the 'Like Minds, Like Mine' mental health awareness programme. This particular TV advertisement focuses on stigma and discrimination. Also, if this sparks an interest, the website for this mental health programme has many great resources, check it out - http://www.likeminds.org.nz/
My next post will be about stigma and discrimination in relation to recovery.
How do you think stigma might affect recovery? How can mental health workers, in particular occupational therapists, in an acute mental health setting deal with this stigma appropriately?
I'd love to hear your ideas and feedback!
Anna
Hope - a Key Concept of Recovery

Picture retreived from: http://www.travel-destination-pictures.com/inukshuk-alaska-150-pictures.htm on 30 August, 2010.
While searching for more information I came across a reference to the Inuit inukshuk. At first I did not understand the link, how could a stone figure relate to mental health and recovery? However, upon further research the link became obvious.
An inukshuk is a monument made from pieces of stone which are used by the Inuits for communication to ensure they are on the right path. The traditional meaning of an inukshuk is "someone was here" or "you are on the right path". They are used for survival - to guide people on the right path (http://www.inukshukgallery.com/inukshuk.html). This, to me, indicates that they give people hope.
Hope is a vital aspect of the Recovery Approach, which explains that people should hold hope that they will recover (Mental Health commission, 1998). Competency 2.3 of the New Zealand Recovery Competencies for Mental Health Workers (Mental Health Commission, 2001) states that mental health workers must "demonstrate the ability to support service users to experience positive self-image, hope and motivation".
However, within acute mental health, it may not be easy for staff to encourage clients to hold hope. Clients in an inpatient acute ward will be surrounded by other clients who are also acutely unwell. Being surrounded by ill people can be disheartening as clients try to find hope and role models, especially for adolescents who are experiencing their first episode of a mental illness.
An excellent way to gain hope is by seeing other people who have ‘recovered’ from mental illness and through integration into the community, including non-health organisations (Mental Health Commission, 1998).
However, from an occupational therapists perspective, it is difficult to help clients attend community organisations while in an acute ward. Clients are generally in the acute ward because they are a risk to themselves or others, and therefore are not always safe to leave the ward until they are in a better frame of mind.
Nevertheless, some inpatients are able to attend outpatient mental health groups, as an occupational therapist is able to provide them with information about groups outside of the hospital, and is able to organise for clients to attend these groups. However, this can be difficult due to leave restrictions and the availability of staff to escort clients off the premises of the ward.
This is just one aspect of the recovery approach, and the issues that may arise when applying it to an acute ward. Have you got anymore ideas about helping client’s foster hope within this environment? How do you think, as health professionals, we can help clients hold hope that they will get better?
More soon,
Anna
Friday, August 27, 2010
Some Interesting Links
For further information about mental health in New Zealand check out the mental health foundation website. It has statistics about mental health, information about what the foundation does and even a blog of its own.
http://www.mentalhealth.org.nz/page/5-Home
New Zealand's mental health commission website also has some great resources on it. It contains information about your rights as a patient, family member or clinician, mental health services in New Zealand and also has many helpful FAQ's.
http://www.mhc.govt.nz/Content/Home/Welcome.htm
Check out this UK website about mental health. It gives in depth information about mental health, and also offers further information about recovery.
http://www.rethink.org/
http://www.mentalhealth.org.nz/page/5-Home
New Zealand's mental health commission website also has some great resources on it. It contains information about your rights as a patient, family member or clinician, mental health services in New Zealand and also has many helpful FAQ's.
http://www.mhc.govt.nz/Content/Home/Welcome.htm
Check out this UK website about mental health. It gives in depth information about mental health, and also offers further information about recovery.
http://www.rethink.org/
Monday, August 23, 2010
So, what IS the Recovery Approach?
OK, so now that we have a better understanding about what recovery in mental health is, it's time to start thinking about how we, as health care professionals, enhance the recovery process for our clients.
In New Zealand, as has been stated previously, the government has endorsed the use of the 'Recovery Approach' through the Blueprint document of 1998. Therefore, health professionals working in the mental health sector are encouraged to use this approach to guide their practice.
It is important to note that the Mason Report of 1996 led to the establishment of the Mental Health Commission which created the 'Blueprint for Mental Health Services in New Zealand: How things should be' (Reed, 2006).
The New Zealand recovery principles are largely based upon the literature surrounding the consumer movement and have been redefined to fit the current New Zealand culture (Reed, 2006). The approach in New Zealand has been influenced by the Treaty of Waitangi and socio-political trends.
We also have access to a document entitled 'Recovery Competencies for New Zealand Mental Health Workers, 2001'. This document describes how mental health workers can work within the recovery principles outlineds by the recovery approach.
Within this blog I will go on to explore some of these principles, particularly in relation to occupational therapy. In the mean time, here is a link to the Recovery Competencies for New Zealand Mental Health Workers, 2001.
http://www.mhc.govt.nz/Resources/Publications/Workforce
In New Zealand, as has been stated previously, the government has endorsed the use of the 'Recovery Approach' through the Blueprint document of 1998. Therefore, health professionals working in the mental health sector are encouraged to use this approach to guide their practice.
The Recovery Approach emphasises an individuals potential to recover and live a full life although their illness may still be present (Anthony, 1993).
It is important to note that the Mason Report of 1996 led to the establishment of the Mental Health Commission which created the 'Blueprint for Mental Health Services in New Zealand: How things should be' (Reed, 2006).
The New Zealand recovery principles are largely based upon the literature surrounding the consumer movement and have been redefined to fit the current New Zealand culture (Reed, 2006). The approach in New Zealand has been influenced by the Treaty of Waitangi and socio-political trends.
We also have access to a document entitled 'Recovery Competencies for New Zealand Mental Health Workers, 2001'. This document describes how mental health workers can work within the recovery principles outlineds by the recovery approach.
Within this blog I will go on to explore some of these principles, particularly in relation to occupational therapy. In the mean time, here is a link to the Recovery Competencies for New Zealand Mental Health Workers, 2001.
http://www.mhc.govt.nz/Resources/Publications/Workforce
What is Recovery?

I found this image when doing a simple search on google images for 'recovery in mental health'. I love it, as it illustrates many words which, when combined, can make up part of the recovery process for many people who experience mental health.
One thing to keep in mind, however, is that recovery is NOT a game. Unlike scrabble, recovery is a deeply personal journey. The Mental Health Foundation (1998), describes recovery as living positively with or without the presence of mental illness.
As you can see, this is not the way many people would define recovery. In terms of physical health recovery is generally getting rid of an illness or ailment altogether. For example, if you get the flu, your recovery would involve resting until you get rid of it.
However, in mental health it is not always so simple to 'recover'. An individual may always feel the effects of their mental illness, and they may have good or bad days. But, over a period of time, individuals may still feel they have 'recovered' as they have sufficient coping strategies to live positively with their illness.
Recovery will be different for everyone, it is a deeply personal and unique process which may involve the changing of goals, attitudes, roles and values in order to develop new purpose and meaning in one's life (Anthony, 1993).
If anyone has any further ideas about recovery in mental health I would love to hear about these, feel free to comment!!
Welcome!
Hi to all, and welcome to the blog about recovery in mental health! My name is Anna Chapman, and I am a final year occupational therapy student. Over my three years of studying at the School of Occupational Therapy in Otago, New Zealand, I have gained experience in many areas. One of my favourite areas has been in mental health.
While on an acute inpatient mental health placement at the beginning of this year, I was introduced to the concepts of the Recovery Approach. I found that there was not always the scope to apply these concepts in this particular setting. This left me feeling a little confused, considering that, in New Zealand, the government endorses the use of the Recovery Approach in all mental health settings.
In first semester this year I also completed an assignment about the use of the Recovery Approach in acute mental health. This increased my understanding about the approach, and helped me realise I was not the only person who struggled to apply the approach in acute mental health!
Within this blog I would like to share with you what I have learnt about the approach, and increase awareness about the concepts of recovery in mental health.
While on an acute inpatient mental health placement at the beginning of this year, I was introduced to the concepts of the Recovery Approach. I found that there was not always the scope to apply these concepts in this particular setting. This left me feeling a little confused, considering that, in New Zealand, the government endorses the use of the Recovery Approach in all mental health settings.
In first semester this year I also completed an assignment about the use of the Recovery Approach in acute mental health. This increased my understanding about the approach, and helped me realise I was not the only person who struggled to apply the approach in acute mental health!
Within this blog I would like to share with you what I have learnt about the approach, and increase awareness about the concepts of recovery in mental health.
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