...Kirsty Lilley Purpose The purpose of this paper is to explore from a lived experience perspective the factors impacting on the decision to disclose experiences of abuse to gain support. The author hopes to inform healthcare and allied professionals of the barriers people face when disclosing...

...Kirsty Lilley Purpose The purpose of this paper is to illustrate how often survivors are dismissed and unsupported in response to actively reaching out for help with distress. The author hopes the vignettes written about in this piece will serve to support and contribute to a body of work, which...

... and the support he had in the community. Findings Paul’s story shows how mental health services are stretched both in hospital and also in the community. Research limitations/implications This is only one story. It is unusual in that Paul’s first diagnosis was alcohol dependence. It was a few years, after...

...Julie Prescott Purpose In this edition of digital innovations I will briefly discuss online therapy/counselling. Design/methodology/approach The online environment can offer a safe space for many individuals to seek support. The virtual world affords many features the offline world does...

...Maddi Faith Purpose The purpose of this paper is to share the author’s personal experiences as both a service user for the past 10 years and becoming a professional working in the same field. This paper aims to provide an insight into some of the barriers faced relating to support and procedures...

... through the Covid-19 pandemic, Charlotte’s perspective on the importance of social support for mental well-being is critical. Thankfully, she has loving parents and a partner. There are others less fortunate. Originality/value Charlotte shows us how she embraced her diagnosis of bipolar and her...

..., I have been one of the many unlucky ones who have fallen through the cracks of the NHS; either too complex, or too functional. Support has been something I have lacked and have been on both sides of the fight against the system. I have known Maddi for four years, but more closely in the final...

...Kristin Kosyluk; Annie Schmidt; Sara Abelson; Alison Malmon; Patrick Corrigan Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to describe the evaluation of a set of potential logos for a campaign aimed at promoting an environment of solidarity and support on college campuses for students with mental...

... fluctuating levels of distress and what kinds of support can help. It identifies barriers that need to be overcome on both individual and societal levels, and the benefits of supportive staff with an enthusiasm and awareness of learning needs. © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2010 Learning...

... at Nottingham Trent University describes how his Mental Health Support Team improves access for students with mental health difficulties, and explores how the Disability Discrimination Act applies to such students within a higher education context. © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2009 Mental...

...Sarah Burroughes; John Bartle; Robin Johnson Sarah Burroughes and John Bartle describe the highly innovative SMaRT scheme operated by Nottingham Community Housing Association. This demonstrates how the application of new technologies can allow the remodelling of conventional supported accommodation...