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Enabling Fuzziness: Autopsy of the Impact of Enabling Situations on Mental ‘Illness’

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: People’s stories about recovery include interactions with professionals. What happened in these situations? Seven situations were analysed using an abductive approach. Enabling situations seem to be characterised by their fuzziness regarding the place they occur, the time spent, the role of doings and the reciprocal interaction between the participants, resulting in a loss of balance, challenging their sense of self, professional settings and knowledge. A dominant view is that mental illnesses are caused by deviations from the body’s normal functioning. Illnesses should be treated accordingly through biochemical interventions. Unexpected fuzzing situations are presented as central in a person’s recovery process.

Source: Qualitative Inquiry

DOI: 10.1177/10778004261442754

Authors: Alain Topor, Astrid Skatvedt, Inger Beate Larsen, Tore Dag Bøe

Institution: University of Agder

Language: English

Topic: Mental Health and Patient Involvement

Subfield: General Health Professions

Field: Health Professions

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $3,900