Research Project

Overview

Recovery University trainings serve a dual purpose: the first is to provide information and education about the Recovery Model; the second is to conduct research on the impact of utilizing the Recovery Model on consumer mental wellness.  To do so, Mecklenburg's PROMISE has partnered with UNC Charlotte’s Social Work department.  A random sample of 150 consumers will be selected to participate in the research project.  These consumers will complete standardized recovery assessment questionnaires.  They will choose the type of support they receive and location to complete the assessment.  In addition, pre and post tests will be completed by all participants during each training.

 Design

 Purpose/Hypothesis

The goal of this research project is to transform the existing mental health system from a Traditional/Medical Model of service provision, to the Recovery Model of support and empowerment.  The objective is to ultimately strengthen the mental health system for adults with severe and persistent mental illness (SPMI) and serious mental illness (SMI) and to enhance the quality of programs and services.

Key objectives of this goal are:

1. To implement community-wide training and support resources in mental health Recovery for mental health consumers, their families, and service providers.
2. To implement curriculum that includes enhanced programming in psychoeducational training, consumer illness self management and peer support.
3. To analyze outcome data relative to change in knowledge level about Recovery.
4. To develop effective strategies for expanding this research across additional community agencies throughout Mecklenburg County.

Materials

Grant Research Proposal

Recovery Evaluation Plan Summary

IRB Waiver of Informed Consent

Table 1 Consumer Study Group

IRB Approved Research Project Proposal

Recovery Training Collaborative Consumer Incentives

Script for Qualified Professionals

Cover Letter for Consumer Study Group

Research Project Tools

RAS

REE

Non Participant Form

Additional Questions for REE