There seems no place for place: a gap analysis of the recovery literature

Place for being, doing, becoming and belonging: A meta-synthesis exploring the role of place in mental health recovery

BACKGROUND AND AIM

The role of place in mental health recovery was investigated by synthesizing qualitative research on this topic.

METHODS

Using a meta-ethnographic approach, twelve research papers were selected, their data extracted, coded and synthesized.

FINDINGS

Place for doing, being, becoming and belonging emerged as central mechanisms through which place impacts recovery. Several material, social, natural and temporal characteristics appear to enable or constrain the potential of places to support recovery.

CONCLUSIONS

The impact of place on recovery is multi-faceted. The multidimensional interactions between people, place and recovery can inform recovery-oriented practice. Further research is required to uncover the role of place in offering opportunities for active engagement, social connection and community participation.

Impact of the Built Environment on Mental and Sexual Health: Policy Implications and Recommendations

Research related to the intersection of the built environment and health has particularly flourished in the last decade. The authors highlight the theoretical and policy insights that have been made while also noting paucity in this literature as specifically related to mental and sexual health. Overall, the authors discuss policy implications of aspects of the built environment on both mental and sexual health behaviors and outcomes and suggest avenues for future research, program implementation, and policymaking for advancing health equity in these areas.