Knowing the Professional Risk of the Recovery Model: Policy & Legal Precedents Can be at Odds

OPEN MINDS The Behavioral Health & Social Service Industry Analyst Industry Analysis The emergence of the recovery model in policy and practice poses some unique challenges for behavioral health professionals. The very principles that facilitate consumer autonomy are in conflict with the current interpretation of professionals’ obligation to protect the public from harm. This article examines such conflicts. The Recovery Model is a Policy Decision Recovery is not a linear process. The person with mental illness falters, relapses, regroups, and starts again. The factors most commonly associated with success in recovery are: “medication, community support/case management, self-will/self . . .