Schizophrenia Bulletin Advance Access originally published online on May 25, 2009
Schizophrenia Bulletin 2009 35(5):844-846; doi:10.1093/schbul/sbp038
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Recovery as Discovery
2 West Metro Assertive Community Treatment Team, Canadian Mental Health Association—Toronto Branch, 700 Lawrence Avenue West, Suite 480, Toronto, Ontario M6A 3B4, Canada
1 To whom correspondence should be addressed; tel: 416789-7957 ext. 316, fax: 416-498-8200, e-mail: pscotti{at}cmha-toronto.net.
This first person account describes recovery as discovery of new meanings and opportunities in life. It travels through a journey from illness to wellness, from darkness and despair to light and hope, from futility to fruitfulness, as well as, from a state of death and loss to new life.
Keywords: recovery / discovery / rehabilitation / journey / PSR