Research, recovery and mental health: challenges and opportunities. Issue 3 (8th August 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Collins, Padraig; Crowe, Sarah
• Editors: Perkins, Rachel
• Is Part Of: Mental health and social inclusion. Volume 20:Issue 3(2016)
• Publication Date: 2016-08-08
• Subjects: Mentally ill -- Services for -- Great Britain -- Periodicals; Mental health services -- Great Britain -- Periodicals; Day care centers for people with mental disabilities -- Great Britain -- Periodicals; 362.20425094105
• DOI: 10.1108/MHSI-02-2016-0010
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2042-8308

Abstract

Abstract : Purpose: Purpose: The aim of this paper is to explore the limitations of the current research paradigm in Mental Health, particularly from a Recovery perspective, and to suggest an alternative approach to clinical research which may be more in line with Recovery principles. Design/methodology/approach: Design: The paper will firstly review the dominant research methodology utilised by the mental health disciplines, discussing some of the limitations of this approach, particularly from a Recovery perspective. Existing research methodologies which embody Recovery principles will then be outlined, before an alternative, more Recovery-oriented, approach to research is discussed. Findings: Findings: The findings from this paper suggest that the current research paradigm utilised by the mental health disciplines may not be producing the most optimal results, and that a more Recovery-oriented approach could help add to the value of this research, while also involving service users and their carers in the research process in a more meaningful way Research limitations/implications: Implications: This paper will explore possibilities for undertaking Recovery-informed research, which has implications, not only for researchers, service users and their families, but also for the practice of mental health disciplines more broadly. Originality/value: Value: This paper will introduce a critique of traditional research methodology in mental health and will present an alternative Recovery-oriented approach which could help to overcome some of the limitations of the more traditional approach.