# Can someone recover from a mental illness?

URL: https://tymirahealth.com/resources/faqs/can-someone-recover-from-a-mental-illness
For: Patients | Mental health care | Reviewed by Independent clinical reviewer, Registered mental health clinician, Kenya | Last reviewed 8 November 2026

**Answer:** Yes. Many people recover fully, and others learn to manage a long-term condition and live well, working, studying and raising families. Recovery looks different for each person and may include talking therapy, medicine, social support and lifestyle changes. Getting help early, staying in contact with your care team, taking treatment as agreed and having support from family and community all improve the outlook.

Sources: World Health Organization: https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/schizophrenia - World Health Organization: https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/bipolar-disorder - World Health Organization: https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/mental-disorders

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