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Personal Medicine (PM) is a concept derived from the mental health recovery literature (Deegan, 2007). Based on a recent qualitative study (Radohl, 2015, pending), the definition of PM has been expanded to “activities and self-care behaviors outside of pill medication that help one handle their mental health symptoms and feel good about themselves.” This presentation explores how PM helps mental health consumers with maintaining a “meaningful life.” Findings, consumer narratives, and practice implications are discussed using lecture and group application activities.