Narratives of Recovery from Mental Illness

Name: Narratives of Recovery from Mental Illness
Brand: Taylor & Francis

Taylor & Francis

Narratives of Recovery from Mental IllnessThe role of peer support\nAuthor(s): Mike Watts, Agnes Higgins\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9781138847996, 978-1138847996\nSynopsis\nNarratives of Recovery from Mental Illness presents research that challenges the prevailing view that recovery from mental illness must take place within the boundaries of traditional mental health services. While Watts and Higgins accept that medical treatment may be a vital start to some peoples recovery, they argue that mental health problems can also be resolved through everyday social interactions, and through peer and community support.\n\nUsing a narrative approach, this book presents detailed recovery stories of 26 people who received various diagnoses of mental illness and were involved in a mutual help group known as GROW. Drawing on an in-depth analysis of each story, chapters offer new understandings of the journey into mental dis