Abstract：
Traditional medical models have given way to recovery-oriented approaches over the years in the management of individuals with serious mental illnesses. However, very little is known about such recovery-based models in the Indian context. This qualitative study used a phenomenological approach to explore the experiences and meanings of recovery among individuals with serious mental illness in southern India. Purposive sampling with maximum variation was used to recruit participants. In-depth interviews were conducted with ten participants, using a semi-structured interview guide. Thematic analysis resulted in three themes: \"The illness journey,\" \"Life minus illness = Recovery,\" and \"It takes a village to recover,\". Illness and recovery seemed to be two sides of the same coin with the context playing an influential role in the perceptions of recovery. The term \"recovery\" seemed to be a misnomer giving the impression that one is expected to return to an illness free state.
摘要：
多年来，在管理患有严重精神疾病的个人方面，传统医学模式已被以康复为导向的方法所取代。然而,在印度背景下，对这种基于复苏的模式知之甚少。这项定性研究使用现象学方法来探索印度南部严重精神疾病患者康复的经验和意义。使用具有最大变化的目的抽样来招募参与者。对十名参与者进行了深入访谈，使用半结构化面试指南。主题分析产生了三个主题：“疾病之旅，\"\"生活减去疾病=恢复，“和”需要一个村庄才能恢复，\."疾病和恢复似乎是同一枚硬币的两面，背景在恢复观念中起着重要作用。“康复”一词似乎是一个误称，给人的印象是人们有望回到无疾病状态。
