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Recovery

GardeningRecovery means different things to different people.

In this section we look at what recovery can mean for some, the differences between types of mental health recovery, and some research and resources.

Recovery isn't about getting back to how you were before, it's about building something new

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What is recovery?

A basic introduction to the concept of recovery from mental illness that explores what appear to be key areas in the lives of many people working towards recovery.

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Recovery challenges

Recovery challenges around acceptance, gaining control & interdependence - extracts from 'Recovery Insights'

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