Scottish Recovery Network
Scottish Recovery Network
Making Recovery Real in Dundee 6 years on
Making Recovery Real in Dundee 6 years on
Making Recovery Real in Dundee 6 years on
Tuesday 23rd November 2021
Explore six years of 'Making Recovery Real' in Dundee with Louise Christie and Ruth Brown. Learn how co-production is transforming mental health services.
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Get the buttons here!Transforming Mental Health: Six Years of Making Recovery Real in Dundee
Making recovery real in Dundee is a collaboration of people with lived experience of mental health challenges, local third sector organisations, the health and social care partnership and the local nhs. It was launched in making recovery real has significantly changed the dialogue about mental health, wellbeing and recovery in the area.
How do you measure the success of a mental health initiative? In this episode, Louise Christie, Director of the Scottish Recovery Network, sits down with Ruth Brown, Manager for Mental Health and Substance Use at Dundee Volunteer and Voluntary Action (DVVA), to reflect on six years of the 'Making Recovery Real' initiative in Dundee.
This conversation, held during Co-Production Week Scotland, sheds light on the transformative power of putting those with lived experience at the heart of decision-making and service design. Launched in 2015, 'Making Recovery Real' has been a collaborative effort involving local third-sector organizations, healthcare partners, and individuals who have faced mental health challenges. The initiative’s unique approach includes using creative methods like doodling on paper tablecloths during meetings to encourage open and inclusive conversations.
Brown shares how this has led to significant changes in the mental health landscape of Dundee, from increased resources for peer support to a shift away from the sole reliance on medication for mental health issues. The episode also offers practical advice for anyone interested in co-production initiatives. Brown emphasizes the importance of creating spaces for open dialogue and being comfortable with not knowing the final outcomes from the start.
She highlights that the key to success lies in constantly checking in with participants and adapting as needed. This episode is a must-listen for anyone passionate about mental health recovery, offering both inspiration and practical insights into making recovery real.