Recovery in Schizophrenia: Perspectives, Evidence, and Implications

摘要: The recovery model of schizophrenia represents a paradigm shift in both the conceptualization and treatment schizophrenia. However, varied use term “recovery” research clinical settings has caused confusion about what it means relation to Two views appear literature including medical model, having its origins outcome studies; consumer recovery, which was conceived from writing testimonials former patients. suggests that there are many possible outcomes prognosis patients do experience periods symptom remission improved functioning. On other hand, involves integrating illness into multifaceted sense self actively pursues goals, interests, roles, aspirations despite limitations imposed by illness. This emphasizes hope, empowerment, overall wellness regardless status symptoms functional disability. current chapter is an overview studies supporting models. Despite their distinct focus, models offer hopeful view schizophrenia; however, implementing mental health systems freight with challenges.