"Recovery is the point in someone’s illness in which the illness is no longer the first and foremost part of his or her life, no longer the essence of all his or her existence. Ultimately, recovery is about attitude and making the effort." (IOOV, 2008).  In Our Own Voice (IOOV) was developed by the National Alliance on Mental Illness to raise public awareness about living with mental illness and reaching stability through recovery. 


WHAT MAKES RECOVERY POSSIBLE?

•    Family and community support is in place and appropriate services are received.

•    There is a greater chance for recovery if support and services are received soon after         the onset of symptoms.

•    There is a greater chance people will seek treatment if there is no stigma attached to         the illness.


RESEARCH BY THE SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND MENTAL HEALTH
SERVICES ADMINISTRATION (SAMHSA) FOUND THAT:

    •    Only about 25% of young adults believe a person with mental illness can recover

    •    Only 42% of Americans believe that a person with mental illness can be as   
             successful as others

    •    Only 54% of young adults who know someone with a mental illness believe that                    treatment will help them lead normal lives             

    •    Even though 85% of Americans believe that people with mental illness are not to                  blame for their disorder, only about 26% feel that others are sympathetic toward              those with mental illness             


HOW YOU TREAT SOMEONE MATTERS
Remember - treat every patron with dignity and respect. The support and service these individuals receive from you when they enter a library can make a difference in their feelings of acceptance and normalcy and ultimately in their recovery.



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