Different Diagnoses, Similar Experiences
Narratives of Mental Health, Addiction Recovery and Dual Diagnosis
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Emerging from an era of changing mental health and addiction services, Different Diagnoses, Similar Experiences is the first work in its field to gather narratives of mental health, addiction and dual diagnoses into one publication, as well as to critically examine the differences and similarities of these experiences.
Documenting their own personal narratives, contributors share their unique journey to recovery, while Michael John Norton and Oliver John Cullen construct a series of recommendations for those working within similar circumstances to understand and embrace both the individuality and the shared experience of the recovery process.
Giving voice to those in recovery who have chosen to channel their real-life experiences for the sake of helping others, this timely work offers valuable insights for researchers, mental health professionals, family members and support networks, as well as anyone whose life has been touched by the shadows of mental illness, addiction or dual diagnosis.
Part 1. Context 1
- Chapter 1. Contextual and Personal Introduction to the Text; Michael John Norton and Oliver John Cullen
- Chapter 2. Mental Health, Addiction and Dual Diagnosis: National and International Policy Context; Oliver John Cullen and Michael John Norton
- Chapter 3. Recovery in Mental Health, Addiction and Dual Diagnosis; Michael John Norton and Oliver John Cullen
- Chapter 4. The Conundrum of Dual Diagnosis; Oliver John Cullen
- Chapter 5. Co-Production and The Lived Experience Perspective; Michael John Norton
- Chapter 6. The Challenges of Mental Health, Addiction and Dual Diagnosis in an Irish Context; Oliver John Cullen and Michael John Norton
- Part 2. Mental Health
- Chapter 7. Diagnosed Disconnect – Prescribed Harm; Michaela Mc Daid
- Chapter 8. A Well-Trodden Path; L. McGowan
- Chapter 9. Love; Eternal Student
- Chapter 10. Transforming Torment; Andrew C Grundy
- Chapter 11. Nothing In, Nothing Out; Jenny Langley
- Chapter 12. Life in the Circular Lane; Anonymous
- Part 3. Addiction
- Chapter 13. My Name is Paul…; Paul
- Chapter 14. Arlene’s Pathway to Recovery; Arlene
- Chapter 15. Jack’s Hope; Jack Kilkenny
- Chapter 16. My Story; John
- Chapter 17. We’re So Much Stronger than We Think; Mark Coyle
- Chapter 18. Journey to Recovery; Shay
- Part 4. Dual Diagnosis
- Chapter 19. Duelling with Dual Diagnosis; Claire Foy
- Chapter 20. My New Beginning, Owning My One Precious Life; Kate Byrne
- Chapter 21. To Hell and Back; Anonymous
- Chapter 22. A Place to Be; Laura Hardiman
- Chapter 23. A Version of Me; Amy Ryan
- Chapter 24. Maybe one day…; James (Jimmy) Lewis
- Part 5. The Fusion of Experiences
- Chapter 25. Fusing Experiences, Reflexive Thematic Analysis; Michael John Norton and Oliver John Cullen
- Chapter 26. Recommendations as it Relates to Policy, Practice and Service Users; Oliver John Cullen and Michael John Norton
- Part 6. Concluding Remarks
- Chapter 27. Conclusions and Sign Posting; Oliver John Cullen and Michael John Norton
Michael John Norton is a Recovery and Engagement Programme Lead with the Health Service Executive (HSE) mental health services in Ireland and a lecturer with University College Cork.
Oliver John Cullen is an advocate for the de-stigmatization of mental health, addiction and dual diagnosis challenges. Oliver currently works as a Peer Support Worker for the HSE mental health services in Ireland.