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Definition

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Recovery

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NICE Guideline NG53 - Transition between inpatient mental health settings and community or care home settings

National Institute for Health and Care Excellence
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There is no single definition of recovery for people with mental health problems, but the guiding principle is the belief that it is possible for someone to regain a meaningful life, despite serious mental illness. In this guideline it is used to refer to someone achieving the best quality of life they can, while living and coping with their symptoms. It is an ongoing process whereby the person is supported to build up resilience and set goals to minimise the impact of mental health problems on their everyday life.

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