Application of Nursing Concept Analysis To Clinical Practice Name Course Instructor Date Introduction People suffering from mental illnesses can get better over time and recover completely but their perceptions on recovery also affect their attitudes and perceptions. People recovering from mental illnesses face a challenge to gain independence and control in their lives. There are is no consensus on what is full recovery from mental illnesses but sufferers who have hope and work towards achieving their goals are mostly likely to recover since mental illnesses are different form physical ones, there is uncertainty even among healthcare practitioners on what entails full recovery. Hence, there is a need for better clarification and explanation about recovery while treating mental illness. Huiting (2013) argues that mental illness recovery is an ongoing process that is individualized and people overcome despite various challenges in the recovery process as they return to the pre-morbid state. The Walker and Avant’s method of concept analysis was used to explain the concept of recovery in mental illness. The method of analysis Concept analysi