September serves as a month to educate people on the advancements of
treatments for individuals with addiction and mental health issues.
It is also a time for us to recognize the gains
that have been made by people who live in recovery. Just as we recognize those
managing other conditions such as diabetes, heart disease or a physical
ailment, this month is dedicated to bringing awareness to the ‘positive message that behavioral health is essential to
overall health, prevention works, treatment is effective, and people can and do
recover’(NCADD, 2015).
We
asked some mental health staff and clients what their understanding of living in
recovery is. You may be interested to hear what they had to say:
'Living
in recovery is a long process…All the work to get to this place is done by
yourself; only you are responsible. Recovery is part of rehabilitation.' Client
perspective
"Living
in recovery is really living while acknowledging the fact you need some extra
help. We could all use some extra help. It is essential to acknowledge that
some mental health issues may be a lifelong process and we must help people who
are in recovery to develop a sense of empowerment and confidence." Staff
perspective
There
are millions of people living in recovery. September is about getting out there
and educating others about recovery.
Join us in celebrating National Recovery Month everyone!
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