In the paradigm of mental health treatment, the concept of recovery refers to a personal experience, process, or journey defined by the individual. While recovery is unique to each person, mental health services have a role in creating an environment that supports individual recovery efforts. To this end, the Framework for Recovery-Oriented Practice explicitly identifies the principles, skills, and practices that should underpin the work of mental and behavioral health professionals. The framework provides broad guidance to practitioners and service leaders, spanning different treatment settings. It was designed to complement existing professional standards and competency frameworks. The Framework was published by the Mental Health, Drugs and Regions Division of the Victorian Government Department of Health in Melbourne, Victoria.

Read about the Framework.