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[...] In fact, this support can be characterized by what is called shared experience (Gardien, 2021). In this sphere, theIt is people involved who have lived through similar situations, which creates a sense of understanding and validation. There is also mobilization of the reciprocity. Here, theand support is mutual in the sense that each person is both helper and helped. This type of support actually allows us to better appreciate the question of the'autonomisation13 (Joselin et al. 2024). In fact, theand peer support actually aims to strengthen the power to act and autonomy of people. [...]
[...] Collectif (2014) « Recovery. Dossier. Practices in mental health, n° pages. This thematic dossier of the journal « Practices in mental health » offers a comprehensive overview of the different dimensions of recovery, with research articles, testimonies and examples of clinical practices. For example, there are contributions on discharge from psychological institutions or the link between a psychotic episode and recovery. [...]
[...] H 2 : Psychosocial rehabilitation interventions improve autonomy and social participation of individuals living with a mental disorder. Here, this second specific hypothesis targets a specific population (individuals living with a mental disorder) and two quality of life indicators (autonomy, social participation). H 3 : The power to act could be a mediator between psychological recovery interventions and the quality of life of individuals with mental disability. In this context, this last specific hypothesis, we hypothesize here an indirect relationship between psychological recovery interventions and quality of life, which passes through the power to act. [...]
[...] Commented Bibliography 5.1 Davidson, L. (2003). Living Outside Mental Illness: Qualitative Studies of Recovery in Schizophrenia. New York University Press. This book presents in-depth qualitative studies on recovery in people with schizophrenia, highlighting subjective experiences and identity reconstruction processes. According to us, it is particularly relevant to understand the personal and experiential dimension of recovery. 5.2 Déchamp-Le Roux, C. et Rafael, F. (2015), Santé mentale : healing and recovery : Crossed views. Montrouge, JLE Editions, coll. The Offer of Care in Psychiatry. [...]
[...] Therefore, in perspective, we must consider this concept as being multidimensional. In fact, between the between physical and psychological well-being, the question of social relationships and the environment, it is clear that the concept of quality of life must go beyond social representations on the subject in order to better understand it in clinical psychology. In other words, as Pierre Tap and Rolande Roudèes (2008) affirm: Quality of life does not depend only on possessions, it introduces the importance of feeling existing (communicating) and being an actor of one's own life, through adaptation (managing worries and uncertainties), orientation (objectives, expectations), meaning (culture, values), transaction (with people, institutions), health, independence8. [...]
