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. 2014 Apr 12;40(6):1347–1355. doi: 10.1093/schbul/sbu047

Table 5.

Summary of Themes

Knowledge Support Control and Choice Meaning and Purpose Quality of Life Hope and Positivity Self-Esteem Environment
Good understanding of mental health problems Support of others Regaining active control over one’s life Building a meaningful and satisfying life Personally acceptable quality of life Living a satisfying, hopeful and contributing life Feeling better about yourself A good, safe place to live
Knowing what helps you get better Mental health services that provide help and support Personalization or choice within health services Having goals/purpose in life Regaining optimum quality of life and having satisfaction with life Knowing that recovery is possible Being happy with who you are as a person Living in the kind of place you like
Knowing how to take care of yourself Receiving treatment for distressing/unusual thoughts and feelings Understanding how to control the symptoms of psychosis Development of new meaning and purpose Finding time to do the things you enjoy Having a positive outlook on life Feeling confident Living in a place you want to live in