Cited by 90Bipolar Disorder and TreatmentMental Health and Patient InvolvementPsychiatric care and mental health services

“Recovery” in bipolar disorder: how can service users be supported through a self-management intervention? A qualitative focus group study

TODD, NICHOLAS J., JONES, STEVEN H., LOBBAN, FIONA A.·2012·Journal of Mental Health

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Bipolar disorder (BD) is a chronic and recurrent affective disorder. Recovery is defined as the process by which people can live fulfilling lives despite experiencing symptoms. AIMS: To explore how an opportunistically recruited group of service users with BD experience recovery and self-management to understand more about how a service users' recovery may be supported. METHOD: Twelve service users with BD took part in a series of focus groups. Service users' responses to questions about their personal experiences of self-management and recovery were analysed. Focus groups were transcribed verbatim and thematic analysis ([ Braun, V., & Clarke, V. (2006). Using thematic analysis in psychology. Qualitative Research in Psychology, 3(2), 77-101]) was employed to identify common themes in the data. RESULTS: Four key themes were identified: (1) Recovery is not about being symptom free; (2) Recovery requires taking responsibility for your own wellness; (3) Self-management: building on existing techniques; (4) Overcoming barriers to recovery: negativity, stigma and taboo. CONCLUSION: Service users with BD have provided further support for the concept of recovery and have suggested a number of ways recovery can be supported. A self-management approach informed by the recovery literature has been proposed as a way to support service users' recovery.

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Authors
TODD, N. J., JONES, S. H., & LOBBAN, F. A.
Affiliations
Lancaster University (GB)
Corresponding author
TODD, NICHOLAS J.
Venue
Journal of Mental Health
Published
2011-12-05
Volume
21
Issue
2
Pages
114-126
ISSN
  • 0963-8237 (ISSN-L)
  • 1360-0567
OpenAlex
W2008110990
Cited by
89
References
50
Citations by year
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FWCI
3.28
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Journal of Mental Health (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
  • Lancaster EPrints (Lancaster University) (submittedVersion)
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Psychiatry and Mental health › Bipolar Disorder and Treatment
  • Health Sciences › Health Professions › General Health Professions › Mental Health and Patient Involvement
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Psychiatric care and mental health services
Keywords
bipolar disorder, recovery, self-management, service user experiences, mental health stigma, barriers to recovery, recovery-oriented interventions
MeSH terms
Adaptation, Psychological, Adult, Bipolar Disorder, England, Female, Humans, Internal-External Control, Male, Middle Aged, Self Care, Self-Help Groups, Focus Groups, Internet, Qualitative Research, Social Stigma

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