Dignity of Risk: The right to self-governance for people with mental illness

Dignity of risk is a term used to describe the right of individuals to choose to take some risk in engaging in life experiences. Craig Parsons says it is important that people with mental illnesses are not overprotected.

The dignity of risk, or the right to failure, is a value first championed by advocates for people with physical disabilities.

The dignity of risk, or the right to failure, is a value first championed by advocates for people with physical disabilities. It's an important concept for people living with a mental illness and one that mental health service providers should be mindful of.