Resilience
And the Recovery Model of Mental Health Care
And the Recovery Model of Mental Health Care
Resilience is the ability to bounce back - repeatedly if necessary - from hardships, inner and outer. While it may manifest to different degrees in different persons, the capacity for resilience lies in every human being. At best, it is cultivated in us skillfully by parents and teachers in childhood ; but it can also be developed later in life, even where it's been damaged.
Help for people with disabilities in the realm of mental health has evolved greatly in recent years. The potential for recovery and a meaningful life for these individuals has been formulated - and adapted as policy - by the U.S. government as the Recovery Model of Mental Health Care. Public awareness of the Recovery Model remains fairly low, and funding for the kinds of help and support it mandates also remain in question. But the model itself represents a certain high point in our social thinking. The following articles offer an overview of the concepts of Resilience and the Recovery Model, and their potential value to society :
Resilience An article by Christian Weichert, published in Waldorf Today.
Recovery and Resiliency Models for Mental Health - A fine presentation developed by the Colorado Department of Health Care Policy and Financing. Published June 2009
Recovery Model : Mental Health Recovery Model Applied to Severely Mentally Ill - JH Rick Massimino MD - In Dr Massimino's perspective, the recovery and resiliency models have certain limitations for persons with severe and chronic mental illness. This presentation suggests a model to better address their needs, yet also support their optimal progress and dignity.
Transforming Mental Health Care in America - Comprehensive, recovery oriented agenda of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. A great overview of preventive, treatment and support measures helpful to persons dealing with mental health issues - and a magnificent impulse to action.
But Where Does the Money Come From ?
This is the big question. Government funded mental health services have eroded steadily in recent years, and in a weak economy, more and more people are without private insurance. How are mental health care - and even those basic elements of mental health we receive through our churches, schools and the arts - to be provided for financially ?
Rethinking Philanthropy : Steps Towards a More Human Future
Living Waters Wellness explores some possible missing links in our social thinking - and some novel ways funding of initiatives in the "spiritual cultural" realm of life might be accomplished in a healthy society.
Help for people with disabilities in the realm of mental health has evolved greatly in recent years. The potential for recovery and a meaningful life for these individuals has been formulated - and adapted as policy - by the U.S. government as the Recovery Model of Mental Health Care. Public awareness of the Recovery Model remains fairly low, and funding for the kinds of help and support it mandates also remain in question. But the model itself represents a certain high point in our social thinking. The following articles offer an overview of the concepts of Resilience and the Recovery Model, and their potential value to society :
Resilience An article by Christian Weichert, published in Waldorf Today.
Recovery and Resiliency Models for Mental Health - A fine presentation developed by the Colorado Department of Health Care Policy and Financing. Published June 2009
Recovery Model : Mental Health Recovery Model Applied to Severely Mentally Ill - JH Rick Massimino MD - In Dr Massimino's perspective, the recovery and resiliency models have certain limitations for persons with severe and chronic mental illness. This presentation suggests a model to better address their needs, yet also support their optimal progress and dignity.
Transforming Mental Health Care in America - Comprehensive, recovery oriented agenda of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. A great overview of preventive, treatment and support measures helpful to persons dealing with mental health issues - and a magnificent impulse to action.
But Where Does the Money Come From ?
This is the big question. Government funded mental health services have eroded steadily in recent years, and in a weak economy, more and more people are without private insurance. How are mental health care - and even those basic elements of mental health we receive through our churches, schools and the arts - to be provided for financially ?
Rethinking Philanthropy : Steps Towards a More Human Future
Living Waters Wellness explores some possible missing links in our social thinking - and some novel ways funding of initiatives in the "spiritual cultural" realm of life might be accomplished in a healthy society.
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