Mental Health 101
Supporting mental health and recovery
The recovery model refers to both the lived experiences of optimism, empowerment and social support, and to the creation of positive, recovery-oriented services (Warner, 2010):
The concept of 'recovery' in mental health refers to living a satisfying, hopeful, and contributing life, even when a person may be experiencing ongoing symptoms of a mental health problem or illness. Recovery journeys build on individual, family, cultural, and community strengths and can be supported by many types of services, supports, and treatments.
—MHCC, 2018a
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For many of us experiencing mental health problems, recovery—the practice, the philosophy, and the hard work—is not just a word, but an actual process. Recovery is made possible by having a safe space to be ourselves, and to find friends, family and peers who know and understand our experiences; it's nurtured when our voices are heard, and we get to speak our stories of courage and resilience. Recovery is about hope.
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