Narratives and recovery from negative symptoms in psychosis – a co-constructive study

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ID12312005
AuthorsNienke Moernaut (0000-0001-5835-0327, Ghent University, corresponding author), Peter Tomlinson (0000-0001-5818-2220, Ghent University), Tanguy Corbillon (Ghent University), Clara De Ruysscher (0000-0001-8601-1875, Ghent University), Stijn Vanheule (0000-0001-8580-5809, Ghent University)
Year2023
Volume39
Issue10
Pages2679-2696
Publication date2023-06-26
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessNo
TypeARTICLE
VenueDisability & Society (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0968-7599 • E-ISSN: 1360-0508
PublisherTaylor & Francis (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1080/09687599.2023.2225209
OpenAlexW4382068879
LanguageEN
Citations received2
References cited26

Recovery is a hot topic in current psychosis literature. However, popular models on recovery, like CHIME-DTAR, fail to address the relationship with factors that might hamper recovery, like experiencing negative symptoms. This study explores how narratives can play a role in recovery from negative symptoms. As a mixed team of researchers, some with lived experience of psychosis, others with a background in clinical psychology or special needs education, we co-constructed an understanding of how narratives played a role in the experiences of Pete and Tanguy. Two major themes stood out: narratives can serve as points of support; and the importance of claiming ownership over your own narrative practice. The authors conclude that recovery can be promoted by creating opportunities for service users to articulate personal narratives and get recognition for these. Our collaborative approach not only highlighted these aspects, but also provided an opportunity for articulating narratives

Art · Constructive · Literature · Narrative · Narrative inquiry · Psychiatry · Psychosis · Psychotherapist · Mental Health and Patient Involvement · Mental Health and Psychiatry · Psychology · Schizophrenia research and treatment · Social Psychology

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