Abstract
Background: Recovery-oriented language has been widely adopted in mental health policy; however, little is known about how recovery practices are implemented within individual services, such as psychosocial clubhouses. Aims: To explore how recovery practices are implemented in a psychosocial clubhouse. Method: Qualitative case study design informed by self-determination theory was utilised. This included 120 h of participant observation, interviews with 12 clubhouse members and 6 staff members. Field notes and interview transcripts were subject to theoretical thematic analysis. Results: Two overarching themes were identified, each comprising three sub-themes. In this paper, the overarching theme of 'social environment' is discussed. It was characterised by the sub-themes, 'community and consistency', 'participation and opportunity' and 'respect and autonomy'. Conclusions: Social environment was used to facilitate recovery-oriented practice within the clubhouse. Whether recovery is experienced by clubhouse members in wider society, may well depend on supports and opportunities outside the clubhouse.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 173-178 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | BJ Psych Open |
Volume | 2 |
Issue number | 2 |
Publication status | Published - 2016 |
Bibliographical note
Publisher Copyright:© The Royal College of Psychiatrists 2016.