Diverse Opinions on Some Aspects of Recovery :
While the consumer definitions presented above give a good general account of what recovery means, and does not mean, to consumers, the review also revealed that not all consumers share the same implicit theory of mental illness. In addition, many consumers are adamant that recovery is a very personal, individual process and that no two people have had identical experiences of the recovery process. In formulating an inclusive consumer-oriented definition of recovery, we needed to take into account those issues on which conflicting views have been expressed. Some of these issues are outlined below.
