Addiction recovery stories: Jerome Carson in conversation with Lisa Ogilvie

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jerome Carson ◽  
Lisa Ogilvie
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Alcohol Addiction ◽  
Mental Health Recovery ◽  
Addiction Recovery ◽  
Additional Element ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Five Elements ◽  
Sustained Recovery

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to explore the accomplishments of those who realise addiction recovery. To the best of the authors’ knowledge, this is the first in a series of recovery stories, where candid accounts of addiction and recovery are examined. In doing so, shared components of recovery are considered, along with the change and growth necessary to facilitate it. Design/methodology/approach The CHIME (Connectedness, Hope, Identity, Meaning and Empowerment) framework comprises five elements important to recovery. It provides a standard to qualitatively study mental health recovery, having also been applied to addiction recovery. In this paper, an additional element for Growth has been introduced to the model (G-CHIME), to consider both recovery and sustained recovery. A first-hand account of addiction recovery is presented, followed by a semi-structured e-interview with the author of the account. This is structured on the G-CHIME model. Findings This paper shows that successful and sustained recovery from alcohol addiction can be effectively explained using the G-CHIME model. Each element was well represented in the described process of reaching recovery. Originality/value Each account of recovery in this series is unique, and as yet, untold.

Two narratives: recovery journeys in mental health

2020 ◽  
Vol 24 (2) ◽  
pp. 105-110
Author(s):  
Andrew Voyce
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Medical Model ◽  
Therapeutic Interventions ◽  
Mental Health Recovery ◽  
Health Issues ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Recovery Models ◽  
Practical Implications ◽  
Model Approach

Purpose The purpose of this study is to compare lived recovery journeys in mental health with recovery models. Design/methodology/approach Unstructured interviews with prompts were conducted with two individuals. Findings Some recovery models correspond in part with the live experience of subjects. These narratives have personal emphasis that is incongruent with the highlighted models. In particular, the subjects have a place for therapeutic interventions, i.e. talking therapies and medication. Research limitations/implications The live experience of the two people with mental health issues crosses boundaries of recovery models. Relevant models include those used in peer support; however, they too do not fit exactly with the detailed journeys. Practical implications A varied approach without preconceptions is appropriate to understand the components of these two recovery journeys. Social implications The medical model approach to mental health is not discounted rather it is integral to these two recovery journeys. Originality/value This is qualitative research using stated models of mental health recovery. In addition to the principles of hope, meaning, connectedness, identity and empowerment, the two subjects include the essential part for medication and talking therapies in their recovery.

scholarly journals Why make the effort? Exploring recovery college engagement

2018 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
pp. 27-33 ◽  
Author(s):  
Leanne Harper ◽  
Mick McKeown
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Social Factors ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Small Sample Size ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Small Sample ◽  
Mental Health Recovery ◽  
Valuable Contribution ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The Impact

Purpose Whilst there is growing evidence to suggest that the recovery college (RC) environment supports students towards their mental health recovery (Meddings et al., 2015b), students’ initial motivations for engagement, alongside factors that may hinder or support attendance, have yet to be exclusively explored. The paper aims to discuss these issues. Design/methodology/approach All new RC students were invited to take part in a semi-structured interview three months following their enrolment. Four participants completed an interview which were later analysed using thematic analysis. Findings Four themes emerged within analysis: making the effort; being “too unwell”; friendly environment; and glad I came. These are discussed alongside the literature, and it is proposed that whilst there is a substantial struggle involved in engagement with a RC, likely related to mental health and social factors, the RC environment, peer support and support of the tutors helps students to overcome the impact of this. Research limitations/implications Due to the small sample size and exploratory stance of this study, additional research into the complexities around engagement with RCs is strongly recommended. Only students who had attended at least one RC course chose to participate in this study, therefore an under-researched population of non-attendees may provide a valuable contribution to further understanding. Originality/value This is one of the first studies to qualitatively explore factors which may support, or hinder, initial and ongoing engagement with a RC. It is proposed that a greater understanding of these important issues could be used to increase RC accessibility and inclusion.

scholarly journals Personal storytelling in mental health recovery

2018 ◽  
Vol 23 (1) ◽  
pp. 25-36 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kate P. Nurser ◽  
Imogen Rushworth ◽  
Tom Shakespeare ◽  
Deirdre Williams
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Emotional Experience ◽  
Sense Of Self ◽  
Mental Health Recovery ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Recovery Movement ◽  
Positive Individual ◽  
Insight Into

Purpose Creating more positive individual narratives around illness and identity is at the heart of the mental health care recovery movement. Some recovery services explicitly use personal storytelling as an intervention. The purpose of this paper is to look at individual experiences of a personal storytelling intervention, a recovery college Telling My Story (TMS) course. Design/methodology/approach Eight participants who had attended the TMS course offered at a UK recovery college were interviewed. Data were analysed using interpretative phenomenological analysis. Findings Five key themes, namely a highly emotional experience, feeling safe to disclose, renewed sense of self, two-way process and a novel opportunity, were emerged. Originality/value The findings suggest that storytelling can be a highly meaningful experience and an important part of the individual’s recovery journey. They also begin to identify elements of the storytelling process which might aid recovery, and point to pragmatic setting conditions for storytelling interventions to be helpful. More time could be dedicated to individuals telling their story within UK mental health services, and the authors can use this insight into the experience of personal storytelling to guide any future developments.

Mental health and its correlates: perspectives from two countries

2021 ◽  
Vol 26 (1) ◽  
pp. 100-112
Author(s):  
H.T. Xie
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Community Dwelling ◽  
Health Conditions ◽  
Mental Health Recovery ◽  
Convenience Sample ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The Usa

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to describe and compare the attributes of community dwelling adults with serious mental health illnesses in the USA and Singapore in terms of perception of mental health recovery and its correlates, namely, strengths self-efficacy, resourcefulness and stigma experience. Design/methodology/approach A convenience sample of 100 participants from each country participated in the study by completing self-administered questionnaires. Findings The results showed high overall scores in mental health recovery, strengths self-efficacy and resourcefulness in both countries with only a statistically significant difference between both countries in mental health recovery. Participants in both countries also experienced stigma. Research limitations/implications The study not only enhanced the focus on mental health and its correlates but also suggested the need for efforts to de-stigmatize mental health conditions which could impact on mental health recovery. Originality/value This paper is original and adds on to the knowledge base on mental health recovery and its correlates through the unique opportunity to review information from both countries.

Unlocking our community assets in designing a sustainable pathway to recovery in mental health

2014 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
pp. 10-14
Author(s):  
William Lilley
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Social Care ◽  
Mental Health Recovery ◽  
Housing Associations ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Community Assets

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to highlight case studies of how housing associations have worked effectively with the NHS and adult social care in developing a joined approach to mental health recovery. Design/methodology/approach – This is primarily two case studies from Bromford. Findings – These are just case studies contributed by the Bromford on existing examples. Originality/value – All material is original and any reference is attributed to the original author.

For whom the bell CHIMEs: a synthesis of remarkable student lives

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Robert Hurst ◽  
Jerome Carson
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Mental Health Services ◽  
Health Services ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Waiting Lists ◽  
The Other ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Five Elements ◽  
Recovery Narratives ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to review the 20 remarkable lives of student accounts published in this journal. These recovery narratives (RNs) are examined first in terms of whether they meet the five elements of the connectedness, hope, identity, meaning and empowerment (CHIME) model of recovery and then in terms of what makes each account remarkable. Design/methodology/approach Two Excel spreadsheets were created. One had each author’s name and the five elements of the CHIME model, the other the features of a remarkable life. Findings All 20 accounts fulfilled the criteria for the CHIME model, independently validating this model of recovery. Hence, each account showed evidence of connectedness, hope, identity, meaning and empowerment. A number of additional characteristics stood out from the accounts such as the importance of motherhood and of education. Research limitations/implications All 20 accounts were only reviewed by the two authors, who may be subject to bias. To reduce this, the first author did the bulk of the ratings. This paper shows the importance of education for recovery. Practical implications Some 15/20 accounts reported problems with mental health services, mainly around waiting lists. Must mental health always remain a Cinderella service? Originality/value This is the first attempt to synthesise this particular set of recovery narratives, entitled remarkable lives. These accounts show the richness of the recovery journeys embarked on by many sufferers and these are just drawn from one University. Like the authors of these stories, we too as recovery specialists have much to learn from their inspiring accounts.

To nurture transformational technology, build a community like Sam Walton’s

2015 ◽  
Vol 43 (2) ◽  
pp. 41-46 ◽  
Author(s):  
Osvald M. Bjelland ◽  
Robert Chapman Wood
Keyword(s):  
Technological Change ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Technology Innovation ◽  
Senior Leaders ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Five Elements ◽  
Innovation Leadership ◽  
Modern Era ◽  
Practical Implications ◽  
Technology Course

Purpose – The authors examine the approach by which Sam Walton, a 48-year-old when he took his first technology course, drove creation of a new set of technology for retailing. Design/methodology/approach – By breaking Walton’s approach into five stages, the authors show how his way of working points to a credible path for leaders with limited background in technology to lead technological change. Findings – Senior leaders can apply Walton’s systematic way of leading for creation of excellent processes to accomplish customer-focused technology innovation in the modern era. Practical implications – Five elements of Walton’s tech innovation leadership are reviewed and analyzed. Originality/value – This article offers insights about how Walton was able to form a tech savvy team of managers and synthesize a vision about the potential of technology to produce operational breakthroughs far in advance of his competition.

A day in the life of a peer support worker: re-entry

2016 ◽  
Vol 20 (3) ◽  
pp. 149-152
Author(s):  
Emma Watson
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Mental Health Services ◽  
Health Services ◽  
Peer Support ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Narrative Approach ◽  
Personal Recovery ◽  
Support Worker ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Returning To Work

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to share the experiences and reflections of a peer support worker over the course of a day working in mental health services. Design/methodology/approach – A narrative approach has been taken to structure reflections based on the experience of returning to work after taking sick leave. Findings – Reflections are offered based on the process of returning to work and the way that this experience sheds light on personal recovery. Originality/value – This paper adds to the small number of accounts of the experiences of peer support working in mental health services and as such is highly original.

London Fire Brigade's screen and treat approach to the Grenfell Tower incident

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Craig Steel ◽  
Zoe Travers ◽  
Lynette Meredith ◽  
Deborah Lee ◽  
Michael Conti ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Stress Disorder ◽  
National Guidelines ◽  
Line Managers ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Health Response ◽  
The Uk ◽  
Post Disaster ◽  
Practical Implications

PurposeThe purpose is to report on the mental health response to the Grenfell incident within the London Fire Brigade (LFB).Design/methodology/approachThe LFB implemented screening for the symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) at 28 days, 3 months and 6 months for all personnel directly involved in the incident.FindingsThe prevalence of PTSD within frontline personnel was 13.4% at 28 days, falling to 7.6% at 6 months. The LFB's internal Counselling and Wellbeing Service offered treatment to those scoring above the cut-off for PTSD along with accepting self-referral and referrals from line managers and occupational health. There were 139 referrals within the 12-month period following the incident.Research limitations/implicationsThe outcomes for those who engaged in treatment are broadly in line with other studies evaluating post-disaster interventions. Issues for consideration within national guidelines are discussed.Practical implicationsThe screen and treat approach adopted by LFB was shown to be a feasible approach to use within such a scenario.Originality/valueThe current study reports on a screen and treat approach to one of the largest single incidents in the UK in recent years.

Commentary on “De-fusing and re-fusing face-to-face encounters involving autistic persons in Hong Kong”

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Karl Nunkoosing
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Hong Kong ◽  
Learning Disability ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Social Role ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Seminal Work

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to provide a commentary on Alex Cockain’s article “De-fusing and re-fusing face-to-face encounters involving autistic persons in Hong Kong”. Design/methodology/approach The commentary considers the issues raised in Cockain’s article primarily from a focus on Goffman’s concept of “stigma”. Cognitive, emotional and behavioural components of stigma are examined and its wider relevance considered. Findings There has been less research on the stigma of learning disability than on that of mental health, despite a very early study of learning disability (Edgerton, 1967) using the concept only four years after the publication of Goffman’s (1963) seminal work. A number of points of relevance of stigma are identified including to social role valorisation, visible and invisible stigmas, the concept of “passing”, microaggression, disablism and labelling. Originality/value The commentary illustrates the relevance of the concept of stigma to other aspects of learning disability and disability scholarship.

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