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Relational recovery: beyond individualism in the recovery approach

Price-Robertson, Rhys, Obradovic, Angela, Morgan, Brad·2017·Advances in Mental Health

DOI 10.1080/18387357.2016.1243014

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Objective: While the recovery approach in mental health currently enjoys immense support, it is not without its critics. The most persistent criticisms focus on the individualism underpinning many conceptualisations of recovery. In this paper, we outline the shortcomings of individualistic approaches to recovery, and explore the alternative notion of relational recovery.Method: We begin this article by reviewing recent research and theory that critiques individualistic approaches to recovery. We then draw together disparate bodies of research that view recovery as an inherently social process.Results: Our reading of the literature suggests that although many models of recovery recognise relationships or connectedness as a component of the recovery process, an overemphasis on the ‘inner’, subjective experiences of people with a lived experience of mental ill-health largely obscures the interpersonal contexts of recovery. Interpersonal relationships can more accurately be seen as suffusing all aspects of recovery, including experiences such as hope, identity and empowerment.Discussion: We conclude by arguing that the way forward for mental health systems lies in developing, promoting and implementing approaches that properly acknowledge the irreducibly relational nature of recovery.

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Authors: Price-Robertson, R., Obradovic, A., & Morgan, B.
Affiliations: Monash University (AU)
Emerging Minds, North Adelaide, SA, Australia
Corresponding author: Price-Robertson, Rhys
ORCID: Price-Robertson, Rhys
Venue: Advances in Mental Health
Publisher: Informa UK Limited
Published: 2016-10-13
Volume: 15
Issue: 2
Pages: 108-120
ISSN: 1446-7984 (ISSN-L)
1838-7357
1837-4905
DOI: 10.1080/18387357.2016.1243014
OpenAlex: W2531276615
Cited by: 344
References: 42
Citations by year: 2026: 32 · 2025: 43 · 2024: 39 · 2023: 37 · 2022: 59 · 2021: 57 · 2020: 31 · 2019: 22 · 2018: 15 · 2017: 8
FWCI: 27.99
Type: journal article
Language: en
Open access: closed
Locations: Advances in Mental Health (publishedVersion)
Topics: Health Sciences › Health Professions › General Health Professions › Mental Health and Patient Involvement
Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Psychiatric care and mental health services
Social Sciences › Arts and Humanities › Philosophy › Mental Health and Psychiatry
Keywords: recovery approach, individualism, interpersonal relationships, social connectedness, mental illness, hope, identity, empowerment, lived experience, mental health system

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