Recovery is a central concept in the transformation of mental health care, and it involves a shift away from the idea of curing mental illness toward the goal of reducing the impact of mental illness on the individual's life. Recovery is a process of building resilience and hope, and it involves the development of self-awareness, self-care skills, and a sense of purpose and meaning. While recovery may involve reducing the severity of symptoms, it is not realistic to expect that all symptoms of mental illness can be eliminated.
Recovery is not about replacing traditional mental health treatment with alternative therapies but rather involves a holistic approach to care that may include a range of interventions. Ensuring that patients have access to all available mental health services is an important part of the transformation of mental health care, but it is not the primary goal of recovery.

Conflict resolution is directed by a neutral third party to facilitate a win-win situation.
Negotiation is the act of discussion among two or more people to reach an agreement. Arbitration is a process in which a third party reviews evidence from both parties and makes a decision to settle the case. Litigation involves two parties settling a dispute through the court system.

Yoga is a form of therapy and exercise that originated in India.
It promotes a mind/body connection and uses breathing, physical movements, and meditation to aid in relaxation and healing. Massage, breathwork, and meditation do not use combinations of both breathing and physical movements.

Credentialing takes place when an outside entity verifies the nurse practitioner's schooling, experience, and necessary minimum requirements for practicing as an NP.
Nurse practitioner core competencies include the following:
* Scientific foundations
* Leadership
* Quality
* Practice inquiry
* Technology and information literacy
* Policy
* Health delivery systems
* Ethics
* Independent practice

Diagnosing medical conditions and prescribing medication is an example of a core competency in the management of a patient's health status.
Nurse practitioner core competencies are:
* Management of the patient's health status
* Maintenance of the nurse practitioner-patient relationship
* Teaching and coaching
* Professional role
* Negotiating healthcare delivery systems
* Monitoring quality of care
* Providing culturally sensitive care
Core competencies in the maintenance of a nurse practitioner-patient relationship are:
* Displaying an environment of trust and respect
* Maintaining professional boundaries
* Engaging in therapeutic communication