Adrian tells the story of his recovery from schizophrenia. This story is part of the "Recovery stories in mental health" series, a project created by Myra Piat, PhD., recovery expert.

Lorna tells the story of her recovery from bipolar disorder. This story is part of the "Recovery stories in mental health" series, a project created by Myra Piat, PhD., recovery expert.

Elizabeth tells the story of her recovery from bipolar disorder. This story is part of the "Recovery stories in mental health" series, a project created by Myra Piat, PhD., recovery expert.

Ian tells the story of his recovery from schizoaffective disorder. This story is part of the "Recovery stories in mental health" series, a project created by Myra Piat, PhD., recovery expert.

Noah tells the story of his recovery from schizophrenia. This story is part of the "Recovery stories in mental health" series, a project created by Myra Piat, PhD., recovery expert.

Janina tells the story of her recovery from schizophrenia and substance abuse. This story is part of the "Recovery stories in mental health" series, a project created by Myra Piat, PhD., recovery expert.

Janet tells the story of her recovery from schizophrenia. This story is part of the "Recovery stories in mental health" series, a project created by Myra Piat, PhD., recovery expert.

Paul tells the story of his recovery from major depression. This story is part of the "Recovery stories in mental health" series, a project created by Myra Piat, PhD., recovery expert.

Janina is a young woman with a Master's degree in political science who was working as a United Nations volunteer in Burundi when she started suffering from a psychotic disorder. Since then, she received treatment and now lives a satisfying life. This is how she defines recovery.

Myra Piat, PhD, Researcher, Clinical activities, Knowledge Transfer and Teaching Directorate at the Douglas Institute • Origins of recovery in mental health • Recovery: A definition • Elements of recovery as an individual process • How recovery is being introduced in Canada/Québec Policies • Implementing Recovery into mental health services • Current research/initiatives in Canadian/Québec context Part 1 of 2. Watch Part 2 at: http://www.douglas.qc.ca/videos/144?utm_source=YouTube&utm_medi...