Restorying psychiatric disability: learning from first person recovery narratives

P Ridgway

doi:10.1037/h0095071

Restorying psychiatric disability: learning from first person recovery narratives

Psychiatr Rehabil J. 2001 Spring;24(4):335-43. doi: 10.1037/h0095071.

Author

P Ridgway¹

Affiliation

¹ University of Kansas, School of Social Welfare, Twente Hall 1545 Lilac Lane, Lawrence, Kansas 66044-3184, USA. PRidgway@ukans.edu

PMID: 11406984
DOI: 10.1037/h0095071

Abstract

This qualitative study examines first person accounts of recovery from psychiatric disability. Common themes and patterns are identified and findings are linked to narrative and resiliency theories. Implications for policy, practice, and research are provided.

MeSH terms

Adaptation, Psychological
Convalescence*
Humans
Mental Disorders / psychology
Mental Disorders / rehabilitation*
Social Support*