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 Shery L. Young & Wesley A. Bullock (2003). It is designed to measure Mental Health Recovery. The scale is intended for use with Adults recovering from severe mental illness.
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 | 3 |
| Learning and Self-Redefinition | 9,10,11,12 | 4 |
| Basic Functioning | 8,13,14,15,16 | 5 |
| Overall Well-Being | 17,18,19,20,21 | 5 |
| New Potentials | 22,23,24 | 3 |
| 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 summed to produce a total score.
Total scores range from 0 to 120. Interpretation guidelines:
- Low Recovery: 0 – 40
- Moderate Recovery: 41 – 80
- High Recovery: 81 – 120
Psychometric Properties
Internal Consistency: The scale has demonstrated good to excellent internal consistency with reported Cronbach’s alpha values of Total alpha 0.93.
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.