Recovery - what does it mean?
“Recovery is about living well”
“A journey of personal growth and transformation.”
“People with psychiatric diagnosis get well and stay well”
“Hope, control, opportunities”
Recovery means different things to different people. Many of us have our own definition of recovery. Tell us yours so that we can share them on this page. Click here to tell us - what does recovery mean to you?
Where can I find out more information about recovery?
Talk to others, especially peers who are on similar paths. We can all share our experiences and be creative together to in finding personal wellness.
On the internet …
Powys DIY Futures is a project that is founded on the principles of recovery and a person centred approach. Find out more here.
Here are some examples of websites where you can explore and learn more about recovery, however if you would like some help finding out more please contact our information service.
Scottish Recovery Network with Stories on Recovery
Tools
The Outcomes Star™ is an innovative tool for supporting and measuring change when working with people.
Books...
Also if you are a reader there are many books and articles about recovery. Here are some examples but again if you would like some help finding out more please contact our information service.
Recovery in Mental Health: Reshaping Scientific and Clinical Responsibilities by Michaela Amering, Margit Schmolke. Free online.
PCCS Books - Publisher of counselling and psychotherapy books and journals
If you have suggestions about other sources of information about recovery that you think we should share, get in touch with laura.gallagher@pavo.org.uk or call me on 01686 628 300.
latest news
£5.5m for ‘personalised’ mental health services
Tuesday 21 February 2012Over the Christmas period (Wednesday, 28 December 2011) the Health Minister Lesley Griffiths announced that there will be new funding worth 5.5m to improve mental health services.