Mental Health and Social Inclusion: Volume 28 Issue 3

Editorial

Jerome Carson

The Multi-Modality Practitioner (MMP) approach: a technically eclectic, multimodal workforce innovation in the provision of support for individuals and families with multiple needs

Nicky Lidbetter, Emma Eaton, Paul Cookson, Moira Bell

The aim of this paper is to describe and detail a new workforce initiative developed by a third sector organisation: the Multi-Modality Practitioner (MMP) approach, in the…

The role of student peers in HE student mental health and well-being

Joanne Smith, Gareth Hughes, Leigh Spanner

There is evidence that students’ experiences in higher education can be adversely affected by mental health issues, whilst well-being can be bolstered through a sense of…

Andrew Voyce: a living tribute. “You can end up in a happy place.”

Jerome Carson

The main aim of this paper is to provide a living tribute of lived expert by experience and researcher Andrew Voyce.

Mental health, art and creativity II: develop the child within

Mats Niklasson

The purpose of this paper is to elevate the importance of complementary views concerning the first years of life as important precursors for personal growth and sustainable mental…

Social network use and life satisfaction: a systematic review

Cemil Akkaş, Aykut Hamit Turan

As our time spent on social networking sites (SNS) is increasing, more people are facing the psychological and mental consequences of SNS use. Given the growing body of research…

Is this the real life? Or just a fantasy? A closer look at maladaptive daydreaming

Mahimna Vyas, Mehatab Shaikh, Shubh Rana, Anjana Gauri Pendyala

Maladaptive daydreaming (MD) has yet to be recognized as a formal condition. This paper aims to shed light on the phenomenon of daydreaming, its potential maladaptive nature and…

Post-traumatic growth from grief – a narrative literature review

Robert Hurst, Chathurika Kannangara

The purpose of this paper is to give an overview of existing literature on post-traumatic growth (PTG), particularly in the ways that it relates to grief.

Writing disclosure: to tell or not to tell?

Kirsty Lilley

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…