Revisiting medication: listening to lived experiences from persons in mental health recovery without ongoing medication use

Lee, Mo Yee; Eads, Ray; Yates, Nancy; Liu, Chang; Wang, Xiafei

doi:10.1080/15332985.2020.1742849

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“…This may have influenced their stories of recovery, and we are certainly not claiming diagnostic acceptance is the only pathway to recovery. There are studies that report, for instance, on the experience of recovery without medication, indicating a complex role for treatment 25 , 42 . Participants not currently using medications commonly attribute the recovery to a “shift in perspective”, where they can find their own solutions and often redefine themselves, dispensing with diagnostic labels altogether.…”

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A grounded theory on acceptance of diagnosis as a pathway to recovery in bipolar disorder

Pereira,

Padoan,

Silva

et al. 2024

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The recovery process in bipolar disorder is a subjective and multidimensional experience that seeks to develop new meanings and purposes for living a satisfying life despite the limitations imposed by the disorder. Thus, this qualitative study aimed to explore the perceptions of recovery and the meanings attributed by individuals undergoing treatment for bipolar disorder to the elements considered relevant in this process. Semi-structured interviews with open-ended questions were conducted to explore the experiences and perspectives of recovery in individuals undergoing treatment for bipolar disorder. Grounded Theory was used as the method for qualitative analysis. The study included 26 participants aged between 18 and 65 years. Based on the analysis of participant reports, we identified two main themes: living with the illness and what it means to be in recovery. The perception of recovery is an individual process and can differ from the medical model. Participants suggest that accepting the diagnosis of bipolar disorder and finding meaning in life are essential to their recovery. They also describe how mental health professionals can facilitate or hinder this process. Understanding patients’ perceptions can facilitate access to healthcare services and treatment adherence.

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A grounded theory on acceptance of diagnosis as a pathway to recovery in bipolar disorder

Pereira,

Padoan,

Silva

et al. 2024

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“…Evidence-based knowledge emphasises the importance of including other treatments and perspectives in regard to understanding mental health illnesses [ 15 , 16 ]. This understanding is supported by the fact that when addressing the inherent psychosocial aspects, half of all the people with serious psychosocial problems recover socially and one-fourth recover completely [ 17 , 18 , 19 ].…”

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Living a Meaningful Life While Struggling with Mental Health: Challenging Aspects Regarding Personal Recovery Encountered in the Mental Health System

Damsgaard

Angel

2021

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Based upon academic and clinical experience from Denmark, this article aims to highlight international research-based knowledge concerning challenging aspects about the understanding and implementation of recovery-oriented practice. Three key points are located: (a) An integrative biopsychosocial approach considering both the clinical and personal recovery perspectives is relevant for research and practice. (b) Barriers in implementing a recovery-oriented approach include both individual and systemic challenges. This is well documented in the research-based literature, highlighting the need for changes. (c) A shift from professional control to a service-user orientation is seen as crucial. Examples of a positive shift are seen, helping the health professionals in their development and practicing of skills and competences through education and personal formation. Within these perspectives, a paradigm shift from a one-dimensional biomedical approach to a biopsychosocial approach is suggested. Instead of focusing on rapid stabilisation and symptom relief as a clinical outcome, a humanistic approach building on social- and person-oriented values is fundamental for social and personal recovery leading to a meaningful life.

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Revisiting medication: listening to lived experiences from persons in mental health recovery without ongoing medication use

Cited by 3 publications

References 15 publications

A grounded theory on acceptance of diagnosis as a pathway to recovery in bipolar disorder

A grounded theory on acceptance of diagnosis as a pathway to recovery in bipolar disorder

Living a Meaningful Life While Struggling with Mental Health: Challenging Aspects Regarding Personal Recovery Encountered in the Mental Health System

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