Lived Experience in Mental Health

Name: Lived Experience in Mental Health
Brand: Taylor & Francis

Taylor & Francis

**Description**\nThis is a collection of narratives from people (service users) and carers of\nmental health clients. The narratives are presented along with information\nregarding an array of common mental health disorders.\n\n**Purpose**\nThe author states in his introduction that the book \""provides a contextual\nunderstanding of a person's daily experiences, encountered difficulties, coping\napproaches and available support networks\"" of people living with mental health issues.\n\n**Audience**\nThe author does not identify his intended audience. However, the book would\ncertainly offer an introduction to the lived experience of mental health\nstruggles for any students beginning a career where they may care for clients\nsuffering with mental health disorders. Unfortunately, the author does not\nshare his credentials other than as a lecturer in nursing. This in itself is\nnot enough to determine whether he has any expertise in the area.\n\n**Features**\nThe book is divided into th.