Psychiatric Rehabilitation Model Of Mental Health

In discussing the implications of a recovery model on service users/survivors and mental health services, it is essential to define recovery. In illustrating the controversial nature of this concept it is pragmatic to discuss service users and workers in mental health because implications of the recovery model affect both, but in different ways. It is important to realize there is a division in the focus of each group; service users generally want independence from services while health care providers focus on methods and models (Bonney & Stickley, 2008). In working together both groups can improve the provision of recovery services.

Research suggests that recovery is nurtured by positive relationships. These relationships encapsulate those with friends, family, service providers and connections with their personal community and culture. Such connections support individuals in becoming more than their “mental illness” identity. Important in fostering these connections are concepts of treating people with dignity, compassion and understanding.

In mental health the concept of recovery is a contrast to the medical context to which we are accustomed to. Individuals experiencing mental illnesses have expressed recovery to be “elusive, not perfectly linear… erratic, we flatter, slide back and regroup…establish a sense of integrity and purpose” (Roads to recovery, n.d.), which reflects

Occupational therapy was founded on the principle that participation in meaningful activity is important to the health of individuals. Mental health is very important to the well-being of an individual and those around them. 450 million people experience mental and neurological disorders around the world. These disorders are the leading 5-10 causes of disability worldwide. As services for individuals with mental illness have shifted from the hospital to the community, there has also been a shift in the philosophy of service delivery. In the past, there was an adherence to the medical model; now the focus is on incorporating the recovery model. (2) Occupational therapy’s focus that taking part in engaging and meaningful activities benefits the mental well-being of the individual.

Regarding the treatment of mental illness, there are two effective forms that have caused considerable debates in the field of psychology: the medical and the recovery models. While there are significant differences between these two models, they are both effective when used concurrently. The efficacy of the medical model alone is diminishing as it focuses too narrowly on treatment goals, and may ignore the needs of the client. On the other hand, the recovery model focuses on the client and allows them to take control of their treatment and rehabilitation, which helps promote positive change. Recovery is often seen as a lifelong journey that requires the client to be wholly involved in the recovery process. This is why the recovery model values

Rehabilitation, what is rehabilitation? Rehabilitation is the action of restoring someone to a normal life through training and therapy after incarcerated, addiction or illness. Rehabilitation can be used for an offender who has committed a crime and is incarcerated, someone who is struggling with addiction or illness. Rehabilitation was originated in 1779 by the British Government as part of the Penitentiary Act, rehabilitation would consist of punishment along with treatment for the offenders. (Benjamin Disraeli 2004). The purpose of rehabilitation is to treat the offender in order for the offender to return to society and be able to contribute, rehabilitation is also a punishment for breaking a law.

In the United States the Mental Health Care field is one of the most underserved areas of healthcare. The mental healthcare field faces many challenges to the proper treatment of patients from both a societal and professional standpoint. From a societal perspective a negative stereotype is associated with patients seeking psychiatric care. Patients seeking care are often labeled as defective or damaged. Add in the complication that most patients with mental illness appear to be normal, accepting that someone is ill without outward symptoms can also be difficult for a society to understand. From a professional perspective the challenges within the mental health care industry include personal prejudice, staffing issues, and problems with coordinating care. The combination of these factors has a direct negative impact on the willingness of individuals suffering from mental illness in seeking the care needed to treat the symptoms of mental illness.

However, the aim of a recovery-oriented practice is to support individuals, to build a meaningful, satisfying life and a personal identity, whether or not there are symptoms of a mental illness. (Department of health, 2011).

Most people who have mental health problems experience symptoms, and gradually recover. They may pick Up where they left off, or head in a new direction in life. Everybody’s experience of mental ill health is Different and everybody’s recovery is therefore individual. For a minority of people, the symptoms of their mental health problem might lead them to act

The National Framework for recovery gives us an agreed understanding of what we mean by recovery and understanding that the service user themselves defines what recovery means in the context of their own lives. It relates to the goals and ambitions they have in terms of things relation to their work, where they live, how they will interact with their community. The Framework also provides us an understanding of how the services and services providers should respond to that service which defines recovery (A national framework for recovery-oriented mental health services 2013). It happens by supporting the process of recovery through number of stages of recovery. Domain 2 of National Framework for Recovery-Orientated Mental Health Services put emphasis on People first and holistic approach.

As a result, the framework of recovery verifies the new progress of procedures through a significant collaboration with consumer participation in health services and ensure the health services delivery was efficient, rightful and accessible for all people (Haskell et.al 2016). Consequently, the people’s need who use the mental health services has significant priorities rather than the organization. Cleary et.al (2013), state that the process of recovery concept defined as a transforming social and personal development, the positive attitude, values, feeling, objectives and skills. The conceptual model of recovery processes identifies the level of violence risks, self-harm and discrimination in people with mental conditions to reduce the development of stress, physical health problems, and effects on cognition and social behaviour (Fleischhacker et.al 2014). Thus, that is challenges for nursing practice to support and care professions the person with mental issues through a long-term treatment (Kidd, Kenny & Mckinstry 2014).

The mental health program that I will develop would incorporate a recovery focused model. To begin with the environmental setting, the agency would have a clean facility that was appropriate for participants to feel safe. Moreover, there would be different artistic paintings that were diverse and culturally competent. The room would be colorful and friendly where participants would feel inspired to have positive feelings before their session. Collins (2008) describes optimism and hope as strong influences that help participants with less stress and better coping skills. Also, the facility would have music and magazines to keep participant’s focused in order to prepare for their session. For the children, there would be appropriate toys

The mental health recovery model or orientation is a treatment theory where a service setting is intended for consumers to have principal control over decisions about their own care. The recovery model is designed on the basis that consumers know what they need in order to recover. “Recovery offers a transformational ideology for services and suggests reforms in how mental illness is understood and managed, as well as in how people living with mental illness are understood and helped.” (Le Boutillier, Leamy, Bird, Davidson, Williams, & Slade, 2011). The recovery model is based on the idea of focusing on the strengths of consumers and empowering them to lead better lives. Recovery argues that individuals with mental health disorders have the authority to be in command of their treatment and will therefore be able to take more control and initiative in their

The organization of the program begins with a comprehensive evaluation to diagnose any medical or biochemical origins of disease. The client is assigned to a therapist. The client is given an individualized treatment plan that focus on attainable short and long term goals. Ongoing care with the help of referral sources is provided, to the client, through discharge planning and facilitating a successful adjustment back to daily activates. Services are provided by a multidisciplinary team of mental health professionals led by a psychiatrist.

‘Recovery from a mental health problem can be understood either as an outcome or as a process.’ Also known as ‘clinical recovery’ an outcome is present depends on whether the symptoms/problems are present or absent (Serafín Lemos-Giráldez 2015). Usually involving a reduction or absence of symptoms and a significant improvement in occupational and social functioning, an outcome does not change from person to person. On the other hand, individuals who go through a process in order to live a joyful and fulfilling life, experience personal recovery. (Serafín Lemos-Giráldez 2015). This form of recovery involves learning to become self-managing of one’s illness, whether recurring symptoms are at that point in time present and working towards a self-caring, independent and fulfilling life. The definition of a satisfying like varies from one individual to the next. This is why each consumer’s recovery journey is personal and tailored to fit their goals and beliefs (Serafín Lemos-Giráldez 2015).