Mental Health Recovery Measure – MHRM
A self-report instrument designed to assess the process of recovery from severe mental illness.
Scale Development & Technical Details
Scale Overview
The Mental Health Recovery Measure – MHRM was developed by Bullock, W.A. & Young, S.L. (2003). It is designed to measure Mental health recovery. The scale is intended for use with Adults with mental health conditions.
Scale Structure
This instrument consists of 30 items organized into 8 factors/subscales: Overcoming Stuckness, Self-Empowerment, Learning and Self-Redefinition, Basic Functioning, Overall Well-Being, New Potentials, Spirituality, Advocacy/Enrichment.
| Factor / Subscale | Items | N |
|---|---|---|
| Overcoming Stuckness | 1,2,3,4 | 4 |
| Self-Empowerment | 5,6,7,8 | 4 |
| Learning and Self-Redefinition | 9,10,11,12 | 4 |
| Basic Functioning | 13,14,15,16 | 4 |
| Overall Well-Being | 17,18,19,20 | 4 |
| New Potentials | 21,22,23,24 | 4 |
| Spirituality | 25,26 | 2 |
| Advocacy/Enrichment | 27,28,29,30 | 4 |
Response Format
Respondents rate each item using a custom response format.
Response anchors: 0 = Strongly Disagree, 1 = Disagree, 2 = Not Sure, 3 = Agree, 4 = Strongly Agree.
Scoring
Items are scored by subscale, with each subscale sum representing a distinct dimension.
Total scores range from 0 to 120. Interpretation guidelines:
- Low Recovery: 0 – 30
- Moderate-Low Recovery: 31 – 60
- Moderate-High Recovery: 61 – 90
- High Recovery: 91 – 120
Psychometric Properties
Internal Consistency: The scale has demonstrated good to excellent internal consistency with reported Cronbach’s alpha values of Total Alpha: .93.
Administration
The scale is self-administered and typically takes approximately 10 minutes to complete. It can be administered individually or in group settings. No special training is required for administration.