True recovery comes from within

THE debate over the effectiveness of the use of some prescribed medication in the treatment of those who experience emotional difficulties in their lives continues.

What is not debatable, however, and has been proven as an effective tool in recovery, is the person must be given the opportunity to express themselves, have their feelings validated and to be treated with dignity.

Quite often the person experiencing difficulties is dismissed as not knowing what he/she needs.

How far from reality is that?

We are all experts on ourselves.

No one knows me better than myself.

The key to recovery is self-empowerment. Give that person ownership of their recovery and access to the tools of self empowerment.

Hope, self responsibility, education, advocacy and support.

There are many cost-effective programmes available, such as Wellness Recovery Action Planning, (WRAP), which have been proven to be greatly effective in helping those who are experiencing trauma in their lives help themselves.

True recovery comes from within, and is not to be found on a prescription pad.

Liam Minogue

Wellness Recovery Action Plan(WRAP)

Ennis

Co Clare