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This paper describes the recovery process of families of people with severe mental illnesses. The paper describes the phases of family recovery and useful interventions by phase with the family by professionals. The recovery process of people with serious mental illnesses has been well documented but that of the family has been neglected. Hopefully, this paper will generate further research into the impact of serious mental illnesses on family members.
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Spaniol, L., Nelson, A. Family Recovery. Community Ment Health J 51, 761–767 (2015). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10597-015-9880-6
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