This document discusses how recovery from mental illness is possible through hope, empowerment, and social support. Evidence shows that people can recover and lead meaningful lives despite limitations from illness. Promoting a mental health system focused on both personal and clinical recovery can improve quality of life, reduce costs, promote inclusion, and allow people to be productive members of society.

1. Recovery

2. Recovery

3. Quality of Life

4. Hope

5. Wellness
From the December 2012 issue of the Canadian Foundation
for Healthcare Improvement’s Mythbusters :
“…a growing body of evidence is showing that recovery of a meaningful life
despite limitations imposed by illness is possible and likely. People with lived
experience have known for some time that, with hope, empowerment and
support from others, recovery is possible. Promoting a mental health system that
views both personal and clinical recovery as the objective can reduce the
healthcare costs, enhance quality of life, promote social inclusion, and help those
living with mental illness lead full and productive lives.”

6. Questions?

7. Questions?