A step towards community inclusion for individuals experiencing mental health challenges: promoting social inclusion and social recovery through physical activity
Benkwitz, Adam, Ogundipe, Esther and Spencer, Kirsty (2024) A step towards community inclusion for individuals experiencing mental health challenges: promoting social inclusion and social recovery through physical activity. Mental Health and Social Inclusion. pp. 1-17. ISSN 2042-8308
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Abstract
Purpose After initially positioning this paper within the broader mental health recovery literature, the authors highlight the role that physical activity can play in promoting social inclusion and social recovery for those experiencing mental health challenges. Design This conceptual paper draws together the limited, but growing, research on how physical activity can facilitate improved social inclusion and benefit an individual’s recovery. Findings For individuals suffering with mental health challenges, not being able to exercise their right to inclusion is concerning from a recovery perspective, since experiencing social inclusion is recognized as a facilitator of recovery. Initial research has demonstrated by embracing community inclusion and supporting initiatives such as physical activity programs, mental health services can better facilitate individuals' journeys towards social inclusion and social recovery. Research Implications Future research should appreciate the interplay between inclusion, recovery and physical activity. Collaborating with individuals with lived experience, peer mentors, and social prescribing teams to explore options for physical activity within local communities fosters empowerment, social inclusion and ensures interventions align with individuals' preferences and needs. Practical Implications Practitioners in health service and community settings should recognise the wide-ranging benefits of physical activity for individuals with mental health challenges, especially in terms of helping their social inclusion and social recovery.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Divisions: | Faculty of of Arts, Society and Professional Studies > Department of Health and Behavioural Sciences |
| Depositing User: | Ms Hazel Barham |
| Date Deposited: | 14 Oct 2024 11:43 |
| Last Modified: | 14 Oct 2024 11:43 |
| URI: | https://newman.repository.guildhe.ac.uk/id/eprint/17375 |
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