PSS SAMHSA's Guiding Principles of Recovery 2

Question 1

According to SAMHSA, what does 'recovery is holistic' mean in practice?

Accepted Answer

Recovery addresses mind, body, spirit, and community dimensions of a person's life

Answer

SAMHSA's holistic principle means recovery encompasses all aspects of life including mind, body, spirit, and community, not just the primary condition.

Question 2

A peer specialist notices their client feels ashamed about their mental health history. Which SAMHSA recovery principle is most directly relevant?

Accepted Answer

Recovery is based on respect

Answer

The principle that recovery is based on respect directly addresses combating stigma and shame, ensuring individuals are treated with dignity.

Question 3

Which SAMHSA principle explains why one person may use medication-assisted treatment while another uses peer support groups to achieve recovery?

Accepted Answer

Recovery occurs via many pathways

Answer

The principle that recovery occurs via many pathways recognizes that each individual's path is unique and may include different combinations of support.

Question 4

SAMHSA identifies how many guiding principles of recovery?

Accepted Answer

10

Answer

SAMHSA's recovery framework consists of exactly 10 guiding principles that together define the nature and scope of recovery.

Question 5

A peer specialist encourages a client to make their own decisions about their care plan. This most directly reflects which SAMHSA principle?

Accepted Answer

Recovery is person-driven

Answer

Person-driven recovery means individuals define their own goals and direct their own recovery process, including decisions about their care.

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PSS SAMHSA's Guiding Principles of Recovery 2