Personal Recovery is the Heart of Behavioral Healthcare
Thursday, December 18, 2025
In a recent article, NRI Board Member, Ron Manderscheid, PhD, argues that modern behavioral health's shift toward personal recovery empowers individuals to pursue meaningful, self-directed lives.
He traces origin of the recovery movement and highlights its influence on national frameworks such as those used by SAMHSA, and underscores the importance of peer support, community integration, trauma-informed care, and quality of life outcomes. The piece emphasizes that recovery isn’t just a clinical goal but a human journey grounded in hope, dignity, and participation. Read more.