...contents of a few professional journals to recognize the significance of these guiding principles.

An important component of empowerment in all areas of life is access to valid and practical information. Whether learning about investing in real estate or becoming a better gardener, information about what to do, how to do it, and what to do if things don't work is key to success. The more information an individual has access to, the more empowered that person will be to achieve his/her goals.

The need for accessible, valid, practical information is just as relevant for consumers of behavioral healthcare services as it is for those interested in real estate or gardening. The more information individuals and families have concerning illnesses, recovery, housing, entitlements, legal issues, etc., the better informed they will be, the more likely they will actively participate in the recovery process, and the greater the likelihood they will experience positive outcomes.

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Providing information to healthcare consumers is not a new concept. Although behavioral healthcare increasingly focuses on consumer empowerment and recovery, the tools that the primary healthcare system uses to educate and empower...

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