This article provides an overview of the national actions by key groups on recovery from psychiatric dis- ability and how a shift is needed to transform health care service deliv- ery in mental health. Fundamental components of recovery are out- lined, and examples are provided from the literature in nursing and related disciplines that reflect simi- lar research and evidence-based practice interventions/t is recom mended that professional nursing include consumers as active par- ticipants in the design of evidence- based practices in all settings.