Recovery is for staff not just for people using services

Abstract

Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to illustrate, from the lived experience of the author, that recovery does not only apply to people who use services, it is just as relevant to the staff who work in those services.

Design/methodology/approach

Narrative account.

Findings

Reflective account, no findings presented.

Originality/value

In offer the author's account of moving from a dissatisfied, passive approach at work towards a rewarding, hopeful position, this paper demonstrates the relevance of hope, control and opportunity in recovering job satisfaction.

Citation

Walker, L. (2014), "Recovery is for staff not just for people using services", Mental Health and Social Inclusion, Vol. 18 No. 4, pp. 185-187. https://doi.org/10.1108/MHSI-09-2014-0033