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"Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity." An important consequence of this definition is that mental health is more than just the absence of mental disorders or disabilities. Mental health is a state of well-being in which an individual realizes his or her own abilities, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and is able to make a contribution to his or her community. WHO | Mental health: strengthening our response
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PsychCentral has a forum for Depression Success Stories here:
Depression Success Stories - Forums at Psych Central There also is a sub-forum for Anxiety Success Stories here:
Anxiety Success Stories - Forums at Psych Central
Even so, I have my doubts sufferers can completely recover from or be cured of mental disorders. For me remission is the better term. The success stories attest to the necessity of the person being committed to getting better. Resilience, a strong will and perseverance are requisites too.
A more recent trend is for mental health professionals to have their clients decide what they consider a cure or recovery. The factors listed in the WHO definition of mental health are good guidelines.
These articles discuss cure and recovery:
What does recovery mean? | One in Four Magazine
How Do You Cure Mental Illness? | World of Psychology
What's Involved in Mental Health Recovery? | World of Psychology
What do you think? Have you determined what you would consider a recovery or cure?