Kayleigh Beard-Blackband in conversation with Jerome Carson

Abstract

Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to provide a profile of Kayleigh Beard-Blackband.

Design/methodology/approach

Kayleigh provides a short biographical description of her life. She is then interviewed by Jerome.

Findings

Kayleigh achieved so much while under intense domestic and academic pressure. This gives her hope that she will be able to recover from recurrent depression.

Research limitations/implications

Single case studies are of course only one person’s story. However, they can offer key personal insights and provide encouragement to others.

Practical implications

Kayleigh’s comments “It is easy to fall off the radar in mental health services”, suggest services need to ensure that all referrals are followed up.

Social implications

Services need to offer individuals the help that they want. Many will have a preference for individual over group treatments. People should be offered a choice.

Originality/value

Kayleigh’s story is a remarkable account of survival and growth against all the odds.

Citation

Beard-Blackband, K. and Carson, J. (2016), "Kayleigh Beard-Blackband in conversation with Jerome Carson", Mental Health and Social Inclusion, Vol. 20 No. 4, pp. 208-211. https://doi.org/10.1108/MHSI-07-2016-0019