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Reflections on Recovery

Reflections on Recovery – Stories shared to inspire hope and promote recovery from mental health problems brings together four personal stories, interwoven with the views of many others around recovery and what recovery means to them.

We know that one of the most powerful ways to truly understand recovery from mental health problems is to hear about it from someone who has experienced recovery firsthand. The personal stories in this film show that recovery can and does happen, and can help the viewer understand some of the elements of recovery.

The film runs for approximately 35 minutes. The individual chapters are roughly 5–6 minutes long and are also viewable separately below.

This film was officially launched during the Scottish Mental Health Arts and Film Festival in October 2008 and was produced by the Lanarkshire Recovery Network and the Scottish Recovery Network with joint funding by NHS Lanarkshire and the Scottish Recovery Network.

For a copy of a DVD of this film please contact us on This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 0141 240 7790.

REFLECTIONS ON RECOVERY (Full Version)

Please note this version may take a long time to load if you do not have a fast internet connection. If this is the case, please view each chapter separately further down the page.

INDIVIDUAL CHAPTERS / STORIES

Reflections on Recovery - Recovery is...

Introduction and discussion about what recovery means.



William’s Story

William shares his personal journey of recovery and shares how mental health services have helped to support his recovery.



Kate’s Story

Kate talks about how supportive relationships have been an important part to her recovery.



James’ Story

James shares his experience of recovery from his diagnosis of dementia.



Pete’s Story

Pete uses animated graphics to share his experience as a young person with mental health problems and what recovery means to him.



Recovery in Scotland

Shares thoughts and perspectives about local and national responsibilities for continuing the work around recovery in Scotland.



 
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