“I am strong and I can get on with my life”: The subjective experience of recovery of patients treated for depression

Fernández, Olga; Altimir, Carolina; Reinel, Mahaira; Duarte, Javiera; Krause, Mariane

doi:10.1080/10503307.2022.2147035

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“…A key feature of acceptance involves a non-judgmental perception towards oneself and others. Self-acceptance is a key aspect of recovery and involves an awareness and acceptance of one's vulnerability along with a compassionate attitude towards self and others (Fernandez et al, 2022). Acceptance is an important aspect of recovery from not only depression but also substance use (Chen, 2022), HIV (Albright & Fair, 2018), trauma (Zhao et al, 2020) and important in preparation for the end of life (Kyoto & Kanda, 2019).…”

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Experiences of psilocybin treatment for clinical conditions: A qualitative meta‐synthesis

Crowe

Manuel

Carlyle

et al. 2023

Int J Mental Health Nurs

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There is increasing clinical interest in the use of psilocybin. There is emerging evidence of the efficacy of psilocybin for the treatment of a range of clinical conditions. Mental health nurses have a unique set of skills for caring for people who are hallucinating. To expand these skills to meet the developing clinical interest in the therapeutic use of psilocybin, it is helpful to understand the experience from the perspective of the person being treated with psilocybin. A qualitative meta-synthesis was conducted to examine how those with psilocybin described their experiences to identify whether its effects are similar across different health conditions. Ten studies were included in the review. The health conditions studied were cancer, depression, HIV, substance use disorder, smoking cessation and trauma. The synthesis of findings identified three themes that were common across the studies despite the health condition: acceptance, connection and transformation. The review provides helpful insights into how people experience psilocybin and its effects on their health condition.

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confidence: 99%

Experiences of psilocybin treatment for clinical conditions: A qualitative meta‐synthesis

Crowe

Manuel

Carlyle

et al. 2023

Int J Mental Health Nurs

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“…Other studies also found changes in the self as relevant to change in psychotherapy, such as acceptance, self‐appreciation in depression (Fernández et al, 2022) or gaining new perspectives, becoming more in touch with one's own emotions, experiencing relief, feeling empowered or accepting self/problem (Ladmanová et al, 2022). This latter study, which is a review of 17 qualitative studies on helpful and hindering events, also found many helpful events consistent with the themes found in our theme attribution of changes.…”

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confidence: 95%

Innovative moments with young patients treated for depression: An analysis of post‐therapy interviews

Mende,

Batista,

O'Keeffe

et al. 2023

Clin Psychology and Psychoth

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IntroductionInnovative moments (IMs) pinpoint new and more adaptative meanings that emerge in clients' discourse during psychotherapy. Studies with adult clients have found a greater proportion of IMs in recovered compared to unchanged cases, but similar studies have yet to be conducted with adolescents.AimsThe paper aims (1) to study retrospectively the emergence of IMs in therapy, using a post‐therapy interview, in adolescents that underwent psychotherapy for depression, and (2) to characterize the themes present in IMs identified retrospectively in the interviews.MethodSemi‐structured post‐treatment interviews conducted with 24 adolescents on the experience of taking part in a clinical trial of youth depression, were coded using the Innovative Moments Coding System. After identifying IMs, a thematic analysis identified the prominent themes within them.ResultsHigher presence of IMs were found in recovered compared to unchanged cases. Two main themes emerged in the IMs, changes that occurred with therapy and attributions of changes. Recovered cases presented more IMs centred on the self, whereas unchanged cases identified more non‐specific changes.ConclusionThis study suggests that it is possible to code IMs, identified retrospectively, based on post‐therapy interviews with adolescents. Meaningful differences were found between recovered compared to unchanged cases. Therapeutic recovery was associated with a higher focus on the self and more specificity in clients' representations of the change process.

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“…Although the illness is chronic, individuals may perceive themselves as recovered or in recovery 12 . Recovery is a continuous and deeply personal process of regaining control of one’s identity and life, changing attitudes, goals, skills, and roles 13 – 15 ; it is a subjective and multidimensional experience that recognizes the social and structural determinants of health and seeks to learn to live with the illness and striving for a balance between feeling recovered and at the same time, vulnerable to the illness and its limitations and to develop new meanings and purposes for living a full and meaningful life for oneself 16 – 18 .…”

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confidence: 99%

“…According to the World Health Organization 19 , good mental health practices should be oriented toward person-centered recovery, respecting patients’ experiences and choices, and supported by an expanded care network that is attentive to social determinants. This model acknowledges the importance of listening to and considering the perceptions of those living with mental illness because as the treatment makes sense to that person, the responses tend to be more effective 13 . Additionally, it encourages self-awareness and contributes to developing autonomy and a sense of responsibility for oneself, as well as building quality relationships to make care more effective 20 , 21 .…”

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A grounded theory on acceptance of diagnosis as a pathway to recovery in bipolar disorder

Pereira,

Padoan,

Silva

et al. 2024

Sci Rep

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The recovery process in bipolar disorder is a subjective and multidimensional experience that seeks to develop new meanings and purposes for living a satisfying life despite the limitations imposed by the disorder. Thus, this qualitative study aimed to explore the perceptions of recovery and the meanings attributed by individuals undergoing treatment for bipolar disorder to the elements considered relevant in this process. Semi-structured interviews with open-ended questions were conducted to explore the experiences and perspectives of recovery in individuals undergoing treatment for bipolar disorder. Grounded Theory was used as the method for qualitative analysis. The study included 26 participants aged between 18 and 65 years. Based on the analysis of participant reports, we identified two main themes: living with the illness and what it means to be in recovery. The perception of recovery is an individual process and can differ from the medical model. Participants suggest that accepting the diagnosis of bipolar disorder and finding meaning in life are essential to their recovery. They also describe how mental health professionals can facilitate or hinder this process. Understanding patients’ perceptions can facilitate access to healthcare services and treatment adherence.

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“I am strong and I can get on with my life”: The subjective experience of recovery of patients treated for depression

Cited by 5 publications

References 46 publications

Experiences of psilocybin treatment for clinical conditions: A qualitative meta‐synthesis

Experiences of psilocybin treatment for clinical conditions: A qualitative meta‐synthesis

Innovative moments with young patients treated for depression: An analysis of post‐therapy interviews

A grounded theory on acceptance of diagnosis as a pathway to recovery in bipolar disorder

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