Publications
Welcome to the Imroc Publications section. Everything Imroc does is based on evidence-informed by lived experience voices, drawing on best practices, evaluation and research. Here, you will find a comprehensive collection of our thought leadership materials, research papers, and briefing documents that support our work. Imroc’s publications are designed to be accessible, free of charge, and beneficial to a wide range of audiences, including those living with, working in, or commissioning mental health services. By maintaining a strong focus on quality, collaboration, and impact, our publications aim to make a meaningful difference in people’s lives and practices. Explore our resources to gain valuable insights and support your journey towards recovery-oriented mental health services.
TRIP Tool: Acute Care version
This Tool was created by people who have first hand experience with acute care wards — whether as staff, patients, or supporting loved ones. It’s based on wellness recovery action planning and aims to provide a practical tool for those working on or staying in Acute care wards.
Stepping Stones Toolkit
Living with a health condition can be difficult. It can affect how you feel and what you can do. This toolkit is a personal record of the things that you can do to keep yourself well and live the life you want to lead, discovering what is possible. No two people are the same. This toolkit is for you to use for your own personal situation. It is designed to support you to discover a new normal to maintain a fulling and happy life.
Thinking about Recovery Together
This Tool was created by people who have firsthand experience with acute care wards — whether as staff, patients, or supporting loved ones. It’s based on wellness recovery action planning and aims to provide a practical tool for those working on or staying in these wards. The main goal is to encourage conversations about Recovery. Instead of just focusing on diagnoses and medications, the approach focuses on understanding each person as an individual. It’s about learning who they are, their goals, and what matters to them. The document includes sections that can be used to start discussions in one-on-one or group settings among staff, patients, and their loved ones
Briefing Papers
Provide comprehensive overviews and best practices around current topics of interest. They include detailed evidence, policy context, best practice guidance, and personal narratives to support the implementation of best practices.
Position Papers
Articulate our stance on particular issues, illustrating how our values are enacted in various contexts.
Discussion Papers
Raise awareness about specific issues where no resolution currently exists. They offer an introduction to the topic, current challenges, and recommendations for next steps, often incorporating anecdotal evidence and accounts from individuals close to the topic.
Tools and Vision Papers
Practical guides and visionary documents offer tools, frameworks, and future directions for developing and implementing best practices. They help stakeholders understand and apply recovery principles in their work, ensuring a cohesive and forward-thinking approach.