.... This study aims to develop our understanding of how people experience the emotion of self-disgust after physical recovery from AN. Design/methodology/approach Twelve female participants who reported previously having had a clinical diagnosis of AN but had physically recovered according to their EDE-Q...

... and the high levels of relapse post-treatment, it is important that research explore novel and innovative interventions that can further support recovery for individuals with EDs. There is growing evidence that arts interventions are beneficial for recovery from EDs. This study aims to evaluate the feasibility...

...Antaine Stíobhairt; Nicole Cassidy; Niamh Clarke; Suzanne Guerin Purpose This paper aims to explore the roles of psychologists in seclusion in adult mental health services in Ireland, their perspectives on seclusion and its use in recovery-oriented practice and related professional practice issues...

... the transition from inpatient to community services. These components included the degree to which inpatient and supported accommodation services adopted a recovery approach, shorter hospitalisations before inpatient rehabilitation admission and the promotion of people’s human rights. The service model...

...Antaine Stíobhairt; David Staunton; Suzanne Guerin Purpose This paper aims to explore the extent to which principles of recovery-oriented practice are evident in the published perspectives and experiences of health professionals and service users on seclusion in adult mental health services...

... into an alchemical space, enabling creativity, recovery and well-being. The benefits arising out of this network of social relationships have contributed to personal recovery, integration with the local community and generated social capital. This has enhanced mental health and well-being locally. Practical...

... rights only Depression Fitbit Exercise Activity Sleep Recovery Qualitative Physical activity The experience of major depressive disorder (MDD) – its emergence, course, symptoms, amelioration and effects on people’s lives, perceptions and functioning – differs for each individual...

..., employment status and motivation to change as rated by clinicians were predictive of both recovery and reliable improvement. The higher number of IAPT re-referrals was negatively associated with recovery and positively with dropouts. Clients who indicated low motivation to change and received low intensity...

...Louise Canacott; Anna Tickle; Nima Moghaddam Purpose The purpose of this systematic review was to address two questions: what is the qualitative evidence for the effects of the Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) training, as perceived by adults with mental health difficulties using it? What...

...Ali Coles; Tom Elliott Purpose This paper aims to describe service user experiences of an art psychotherapy group which drew on occupational therapy perspectives to help adults with severe and enduring mental health difficulties move forward in their recovery. Design/methodology/approach...

...Catherine Rachel Heinemeyer; Nick Rowe Purpose The purpose of this paper is to reach beyond existing research into the mental health benefits of arts-based or educational opportunities, to discover the particular impact on members’ recovery processes of being part of a committed, long-term troupe...

... their social and educational base. Research limitations/implications Lack of funding within mental health services to continue this type of work limits research which would further explore the value of mainstream education in the recovery of people with a mental health diagnosis. While this cohort...

...Fran Walsh; Anna Tickle Purpose The purpose of this paper is to explore how those engaged in service user involvement (SUI) initiatives perceive involvement and recovery; whether involvement is related to their recovery process and, if so, how. Design/methodology/approach An exploratory...

...Kerry A Thomas; Debra J Rickwood Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to examine the recovery environment of a sub-acute residential mental health service. Such services are increasingly filling a gap in the continuum of care for people with recurrent mental illness and have a major role...

...Samantha Rankin; Stephanie Petty Purpose – The perspectives of frontline clinical staff working with individuals in later life within an inpatient mental health setting, of their role in recovery, have not yet been explored. The purpose of this paper is to understand what recovery means within...

..., depression, anxiety, quality of life and self-management skills suggest that the SMP could make a useful contribution to the recovery services in mental health. In the UK, there is growing interest in applying co-production to public services such as social care and health services, where the focus...

... recovery and reliable change rates of those who scored severe on depression (PHQ-9), anxiety (GAD-7) or impaired functioning (WASA). The paper aims to discuss this issue. Design/methodology/approach – This evaluation employed a within groups design: a single case evaluation follow-up. Routine service...

...Joanna Bredski; Kirsty Forsyth; Debbie Mountain; Michele Harrison; Linda Irvine; Donald Maciver Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to present a qualitative analysis of the facilitators of recovery in in-patient psychiatric rehabilitation from the service users’ perspective. Design...

...Hollie Bass; Anna Tickle; Nicholas Lewis Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to measure service user and staff views of the recovery orientation of three mental health rehabilitation units; two “open” and one “locked”. It identified elements of recovery that were important to service users...

...Seamus Ryan; Anne Rogers; Helen Lester Purpose – Recovery is a key organising principle underlying mental health services, but remains under-researched in primary care. The purpose of this paper is to explore what recovery from psychosis means from multiple perspectives, the role of primary care...