The Formation and Maintenance of Social Relationships among Individuals Living with Schizophrenia

To belong, contribute, and hope: first stage development of a measure of social recovery

“…Reciprocal roles and relationships are noted as facilitators of recovery (Borg, 2008;Bradshaw et al, 2007). Consumers have been found to value those who covey both an understanding of the lived experience of mental illness and recognition of the individual as separate from the illness experience (Lencucha et al, 2008). At the same time, symptomatic and social recovery can be viewed as complementary and mutually influential processes (Davidson & Roe, 2007).…”

What is psychosis? A meta-synthesis of inductive qualitative studies exploring the experience of psychosis

“…Whether relations brake down due to the actions of participants, or the actions of others, reconnecting with people is not easy (Mauritz et al, 2009;Schulze et al, 2003), due to factors such as medication side-effects, poor communication skills (Skodlar et al, 2008), and stigma (Diaz-Caneja et al, 2004), as well as the need to potentially mend fences (Krupa et al, 2010;McCann & Clark, 2004). The aid to recovery of a supportive network of friends, particularly friends with a sense of humour (Lencucha et al, 2008), and social relationships generally are frequently stressed (McCann & Clark, 2004;Schon et al, 2009). This can result in a lower probability of suicide (Skodlar et al, 2008), aid a return to work, in turn further aiding social relations (Kennedy-Jones et al, 2005;Gee et al, 2003;Perry et al, 2007;Woodside et al, 2006).…”

“…(Mackrell & Lavender, 2004;Tooth et al, 2003;Shea et al, 2010) and demonstrate constancy (Lencucha et al, 2008). Friendships with people who shared similar psychotic experiences (Nixon et al, 2010a) can help give a valued sense of solidarity (Knight et al, 2003;Lencucha et al, 2008;Pitt et al, 2009). …”

Housing Model for Persons with Serious Mental Illness Moderates the Relation Between Loneliness and Quality of Life

“…In such cases, social avoidance or a decrease in social interactions can be experienced as protective. Nevertheless, social relations constitute an important bond with the community, and hold the potential to offer hope and to contribute to QOL (Beal et al 2005;Borge et al 1999;Lencucha et al 2008). In addition, positive social relations and a strong supportive network were found to have the potential for relieving psychiatric symptoms (Davidson 2005;Davidson et al 2004), positively influencing outcomes and assisting recovery (Yanos and Robilotta in press).…”