Recovery Online Toolkit
Factsheets
The following list of factsheets deals specifically with recovery issues.
Information relating to understanding mental illnesses, causes, treatments etc. can be found at:
Mental Illness Fellowship factsheet page
SANE Australia factsheet page
Recovery
'4As': framework for preventing further episodes of mental illness [back to top]
Further information
A summary of the basic elements of the Recovery Framework, known as the 4As (Awareness, Anticipation, Alternatives and Access).
Alternative approaches to mental health care (SAMHSA, USA) [back to top]
Further information
This page compiled by The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration has good general outlines of alternative approaches.
Crisis and post crisis planning [back to top]
Further information
Practical guidelines about preparing your own plans, from the Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) site.
Employment and mental illness [back to top]
Further information
This SANE Research Bulletin investigates the barriers to employment for people with a mental illness, and what they find helpful in gaining and keeping a job.
Getting better: recovering from mental illness [back to top]
Further information
A summary of services, treatments and supports that are available to help young people to feel better after an episode of mental illness (from SANE's youth website).
Goal setting in the Early Psychosis Intervention (EPI) Program [back to top]
Further information
Guidelines for the realistic setting and achieving of goals.
Hope and recovery [back to top]
Further information
Brief outline of the phases of the recovery process. Published by the Mental Health Education Resource Centre of Manitoba (Canada)
Keeping yourself well after mental health problems [back to top]
Further information
Whether you have experienced depression, psychosis, body image issues or anxiety it is important to try not to be afraid of getting back into your life. So what can you do now to keep well? Factsheet from 'Headroom'.
Lifestyle (Early Intervention in Psychosis Program) [back to top]
Further information
Outlines how good lifestyle choices will improve your physical and mental health, decrease your stress levels, and help you get more out of life.
Quick tips: when talking with your doctor [back to top]
Further information
The single most important way you can stay healthy is to be an active member of your own health care team. Information from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, USA.
Recovery [back to top]
Further information
A brief overview of approaches that may be used to encourage recovery (from Territory Health Services and the Top End Association for Mental Health).
Recovery from mental disorders [back to top]
Further information
Well resourced outline of the activities and assumptions that aid recovery. From the 'British Columbia Partners for Mental Health and Addictions'.
Recovery tips [back to top]
Further information
Outlines concepts relating to person centered planning as a key element of recovery-oriented practice.
Relapse: what are the warning signs [back to top]
Further information
"After recovering from an episode of your illness, there is a chance that you may not have any further symptoms. There is also a chance that you may have a relapse". Information from Inner North Brisbane Mental Health Service.
Supporting recovery (for family members and supporters) [back to top]
Further information
How family members and other supporters of people with mental illnesses can play a key role in their treatment and recovery.
Teaching students who have a psychological or psychiatric disability [back to top]
Further information
Compiled by the Equity and Diversity section at the University of SA, this information aims to assist teachers to understand, support, communicate and assess students with mental illness.
What is psychosocial rehabilitation? [back to top]
Further information
A definition and explanation of psychosocial rehabilitation using the '15 Principles' as laid out by Cnaan, and utilised by Vicserv.
What is recovery? [back to top]
Further information
A definition and explanation of the components of recovery, compiled by the Ohio Department of Mental Health