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Recovering Mental Health in Scotland
Developing recovery approaches in
Scotland
Simon Bradstreet, Network Director
Recovering Mental Health in Scotland
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Today’s presentation
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Scottish context
Scottish Recovery Network
Major projects
What is recovery?
What has helped
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The Scottish context
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Five million people
Devolved Government
Health and social policy
14 Health Boards and
32 Local Authorities
• Health ineqaulities
• Urban/rural mix
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The Scottish context
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Five million people
Devolved Government
Health and social policy
14 Health Boards
32 Local Authorities
Urban/rural mix
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Recovering Mental Health in Scotland
Today’s presentation
Scottish Recovery Network 2011
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Scottish Recovery Network
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Network of people and organisations
Eight staff
Supported by Strategy Group
Funded mainly by Scottish Government
Hosted by Penumbra
‘It has been described as a “catalyst” and
“pump primer”, a “bridge-builder”, “facilitator”
and “collaborator”.’
Evaluation of the Scottish Recovery Network, Scottish Government, 2010
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Our aims
• Working since 2004 to:
• Raise awareness of recovery
• Develop understanding of
recovery
• Build capacity and encourage
action
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Ultimate aim
To contribute to an increase in the
number of people who experience
mental health problems in Scotland
recovering.
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Main areas of work
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Research and learning
Communications and network support
Building capacity for recovery
Policy and practice development
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Significant projects
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Narrative research project
Learning materials
Local recovery networks
Peer Support working
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Significant projects
• Scottish Recovery Indicator (SRI)
• Wellness Recovery Action Planning (WRAP)
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New projects
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Returning to narrative research
Carers and recovery
Self stigma research
Launching SRI 2
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Government grants to SRN
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What is recovery?
• A reality
• Unique experience with common themes
• Hope, belief and identity
• Empowerment and control
• Meaning, purpose and opportunity
• Relationships
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What is recovery?
• A process rather than an event
• Powerful
• Built on growth and learning
‘I have become much stronger and more
resilient since the start of my illness, and
I’m no longer prepared to just bowl along.
I make every day count.’
Personal narrative: www.scottishrecovery.net
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What is recovery?
“Recovery is being able to live a meaningful and
satisfying life, as defined by each person, in the
presence or absence of symptoms. It is about
having control over and input into your own life.
Each individual’s recovery… is a unique and deeply
personal process.”
Journey’s of Recovery, Scottish Recovery Network, 2006
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What it’s not
• A fad, buzz word or new phenomenon
• A service model
• All about mental health services
‘I know everyone talks about hope, as if it’s the
jargon and the latest fad. The thing is, it’s not
jargon. It’s the light in the darkness which kept me
going; the wish and yearning for change.’
Personal narrative: www.scottishrecovery.net
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What it’s not
• Something you can do to people
• Necessarily easy or quick
‘Recovery is a personal journey and is
different for everyone, and the way is not
always easy... My journey to recovery took
several years and much time was spent
finding out what helped and what didn’t.’
Personal narrative: www.scottishrecovery.net
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Implications of recovery
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People in recovery are the evidence
Different knowledge, skills and values
Shared roles - walking alongside
A shift in power
‘I feel that it’s vital that professionals are open
to letting people take control, but I know that it’s
hard to get it right. Ultimately, it’s about treating
people as individuals.’
Personal narrative: www.scottishrecovery.net
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Recovery in Scotland today
• Starting to walk the talk
• Long way to go
• Mixed professional
engagement
• Positive SRN evaluation
• Many unaware of concept
• Low public awareness
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Public attitudes
‘The majority of people with mental health problems recover.’
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Public attitudes
Received a positive message of recovery
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Professionals
Non
professionals
2006
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2008
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What has helped
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Network approach
Government support
Local support and commitment
Building on international experience
Top down and bottom up
The recovery message
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Recovering Mental Health in Scotland
Launch event | 31 October 2011 | Edinburgh
Live streaming from 2pm
www.scottishrecovery.net
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Recovering Mental Health in Scotland
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