Abstract
Serious mental health conditions have historically been considered lifelong conditions, with substantial literature supporting pharmaceutical approaches to remission. More recently, the recovery movement has emphasized lasting recovery, which can occur through a variety of pathways. With the traditional focus on medication, less is known about the recovery process of persons who achieve sustained recovery without ongoing medication use. This qualitative study used a grounded theory approach to explore the recovery process of 19 participants with diagnoses of schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, or major depression who were in recovery and not taking medications for at least twelve months. Participants identified internal recovery processes (cognitive changes, emotional processes, and spirituality/faith) leading to a perspective change about self and symptoms. Participants also identified external recovery processes including both support received and productive ways of giving back. The study findings highlight the importance of self-efficacy, emotion management, and social giving in mental health recovery.
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