Case Study: Drew
Drew is a 43 year old male, who has a diagnosis of schizophrenia. Drew has been in and out of mental health services for many years. At times when his symptoms are severe, Drew resorts to illicit drug use and is often admitted to hospital from an overdose or with hypothermia from living on the streets.
Drew recently experienced a relapse and as a result his psychiatrist and team have been reviewing Drew's recovery plan and looking for ways to best meet his rights and citizenship entitlements.
Drew's care co-ordinator, Ross, feels as part of this process the team needs to clarify, both the individual roles and the roles of the teams within the greater care network. Ross feels that while Drew is accessing a lot of formal services, he has very little in the way of natural supports.
To address this, Ross recommends that the team review ways in which they can facilitate Drew's participation in local art and music programs, which he enjoys. The team members agree that strengthening the care network and increasing Drew's participation will help uphold his rights and increase his resilience and the capacity of his care network.
Ross also recommends the team should review how well the principles of empowerment, promotion, prevention and holistic care are reflected in the support plan.
What is meant by the term "recovery" and what values or principles of recovery-oriented practice should Ross apply to Drew's care?