Which outcomes matter most? Comparing conceptualisations of recovery from psychosis in the global south: A mixed methods projec

Conceptualisations of recovery in psychosis have evolved over the years and have largely been understood within the constructs of clinical, functional and personal recovery. While research focusing on personal recovery has been gaining momentum in the Global North, recovery narratives for psychosis in the Global South have commonly focused

on clinical and functional improvement. Personal recovery narratives have been critiqued for emphasizing personal goals and attitudes without recognising the systemic and structural factors that play a significant role in the illness and recovery experience. Clinical and functional recovery on the other hand have been measured from the

perspectives of healthcare providers and may not capture what matters most to those living with psychosis. This project employs a mixed methods approach to explore the relationship between the different constructs of recovery and how they relate to each other and to recovery narratives and what matters most to those living with

psychosis in the Global south, particularly Tamil Nadu in India. Gaining a better understanding of recovery narratives from the perspective of those living with psychosis will help inculcate a collaborative form of care by shaping healthcare and policies from the perspective of lived experiences.