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Lived experience perspectives of factors that influence mental health recovery in Singapore : A thematic analysis
Kuek, Jonathan Han Loong Raeburn, Toby Chow, Melissa Yan Zhi Wand, Timothy
Kuek, Jonathan Han Loong
Raeburn, Toby
Chow, Melissa Yan Zhi
Wand, Timothy
Abstract
Purpose
Contemporary interpretations of mental health recovery emphasize the need to understand better the lived experience of people with mental health conditions and how they define the idea of recovery. While traction for such ideas has been building in many western countries, the recovery movement is still in its early stages within most Asian countries. Hence, this study aims to add to this growing effort by understanding various factors that influence the recovery of people with mental health conditions in Singapore.
Design/methodology/approach
Braun and Clarke’s thematic analysis was used on the qualitative data provided by 21 participants.
Findings
Four themes were revealed: double-edged nature of social support, challenges accessing mental health support, personalized coping strategies and societal influences. As a result, the authors could better understand various factors that influenced the recovery process of people with mental health conditions in Singapore, such as the high costs and low levels of literacy regarding pathways to mental health services. In addition, the importance of societal influences on mental health recovery was highlighted, and their impact could be seen through the participants’ sharing.
Research limitations/implications
These findings form a foundation from which future research and recovery-oriented interventions can work from to provide more tailored approaches to supporting people with mental health conditions.
Originality/value
This study identified cultural nuances to notions of recovery that are commonly found in personal recovery constructs that need to be considered when working within culturally diverse populations.
Keywords
Singapore, mental disorder, Asia, recovery, culture, mental illness
Date
2024
Type
Journal article
Journal
Mental Health and Social Inclusion
Book
Volume
28
Issue
5
Page Range
429-437
Article Number
ACU Department
School of Nursing, Midwifery and Paramedicine
Faculty of Health Sciences
Faculty of Health Sciences
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Open Access Status
License
All rights reserved
File Access
Controlled
Notes
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