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Creative writing in recovery from severe mental illness.
- Source :
- International Journal of Mental Health Nursing; Oct2013, Vol. 22 Issue 5, p444-452, 9p
- Publication Year :
- 2013
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Abstract
- There is evidence that creative writing forms an important part of the recovery experience of people affected by severe mental illness. In this paper, we consider theoretical models that explain how creative writing might contribute to recovery, and we discuss the potential for creative writing in psychosocial rehabilitation. We argue that the rehabilitation benefits of creative writing might be optimized through focus on process and technique in writing, rather than content, and that consequently, the involvement of professional writers might be important. We describe a pilot workshop that deployed these principles and was well-received by participants. Finally, we make recommendations regarding the role of creative writing in psychosocial rehabilitation for people recovering from severe mental illness and suggest that the development of an evidence base regarding the effectiveness of creative writing is a priority. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- ATTITUDE (Psychology)
CHRONIC diseases
CONVALESCENCE
CREATIVE ability
GROUP identity
INTERVIEWING
REHABILITATION of people with mental illness
RESEARCH funding
SELF-perception
ADULT education workshops
WRITING
PILOT projects
NARRATIVES
THEMATIC analysis
EDUCATIONAL outcomes
EVALUATION of human services programs
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 14458330
- Volume :
- 22
- Issue :
- 5
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- International Journal of Mental Health Nursing
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 104214954
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1447-0349.2012.00891.x