Establishing a recovery college in a Scottish University

McCaig, M., McNay, L., Marland, G., Bradstreet, S. and Campbell, J. (2014) Establishing a recovery college in a Scottish University. Mental Health and Social Inclusion, 18(2), pp. 92-97. (doi: 10.1108/MHSI-04-2014-0013)

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Abstract

Purpose - The purpose of this paper is to describe the establishment of the Dumfries and Galloway Wellness and Recovery College (The College) within the University of the West of Scotland. Design/methodology/approach - A narrative approach is taken to outline the project and justify its philosophy. Findings - Progress so far is outlined and the vision for the future is explained. Social implications - It is believed that stigma and discrimination are pernicious and pervasive and a concerted and deliberately conscious attempt is needed to establish an inclusive, egalitarian and aligned approach whereby practices match values base. Originality/value - This is justified as being in keeping with a philosophy based on the concepts of recovery, co-production co-delivery and co-receiving. Although not without precedent this development is innovative in being embedded within the university sector and challenging existing paradigms in terms of the positive and inclusive approach to mental health.

Item Type:Articles
Keywords:Mental health, inclusion, well being, education, recovery, co-production co-delivery, co-receiving.
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Bradstreet, Dr Simon
Authors: McCaig, M., McNay, L., Marland, G., Bradstreet, S., and Campbell, J.
College/School:College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Health & Wellbeing > Mental Health and Wellbeing
Journal Name:Mental Health and Social Inclusion
Publisher:Emerald
ISSN:2042-8308
ISSN (Online):2042-8316

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