Remarkable lives: Khia Stacey in conversation with Robert Hurst

Abstract

Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to share Khia Stacey’s story.

Design/methodology/approach

Khia Stacey wrote a short piece detailing her journey, and she was then interviewed by Robert Hurst.

Findings

Khia Stacey spoke about experiencing trauma, facing difficulties within child and adolescent mental health services and how she chose to fight on.

Research limitations/implications

Recovery narratives such as the current one give the readers an overview of only a single person’s experiences. However, they allow the person with lived experience to explore their story in depth.

Practical implications

Khia Stacey stresses the importance of listening to service users and gives advice on how mental health professionals can better support those in services.

Social implications

There is so much to learn from a story such as Khia’s – for those who have had similar experiences and for those who work in mental health services.

Originality/value

This is the first time that Khia has chosen to share her unique story. Its value is apparent immediately upon reading it.

Citation

Stacey, K. and Hurst, R. (2022), "Remarkable lives: Khia Stacey in conversation with Robert Hurst", Mental Health and Social Inclusion, Vol. 26 No. 4, pp. 418-424. https://doi.org/10.1108/MHSI-03-2022-0015