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3 SAMHSA's Definition of Recovery
Pages 19-22

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... He pointed out that living a self-directed life is particularly important for the mental health recovery community because opportunities for these individuals have often been limited. Fry recalled that when he was hospitalized as an adolescent with schizophrenia, he was told that he would never be able to work or have a family.
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... Purpose is meaningful daily activities, such as a job, school, volunteerism, family caretaking, or creative endeavors, and the independence, income, and resources to participate in society. Finally, health is overcoming or managing one's condition and symptoms.
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... Many of the principles reflect characteristics and systems that need to BOX 3-1 SAMHSA'S GUIDING PRINCIPLES OF RECOVERY Recovery • emerges from hope • is person-driven • occurs via many pathways • is holistic • is supported by peers and allies • is supported through relationship and social networks • is culturally based and influenced • is supported by addressing trauma • involves individual, family, and community strengths and responsibility • is based on respect SOURCE: SAMHSA's working definition of recovery updated. Available: http://blog.samhsa.
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... A less frequently discussed aspect of recovery on the list of SAMHSA's guiding principles is the need to address trauma. Hillman pointed out that in addition to considering exposure to traumatic events, such as sexual abuse or child abuse, it is important to also consider historical trauma that may affect particular racial or cultural groups.
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