Question

When outlining the 10 guiding principles of recovery, which component speaks to protecting the patient’s rights and eliminating discrimination which are crucial in achieving recovery?

Answer 1

When outlining the 10 guiding principles of recovery, which component speaks to protecting the patient’s rights and eliminating discrimination which are crucial in achieving recovery?

Recovery is based on respect

Community, systems, and societal acceptance and appreciation for people affected by mental health and substance use problems including protecting their rights and eliminating discrimination are crucial in achieving recovery. There is a need to acknowledge that taking steps towards recovery may require great courage. Self acceptance, developing a positive and meaningful sense of identity and regaining belief in one's self are particularly important.