Remarkable lives: Shaun Hunt in conversation with Jerome Carson. Issue 2 (10th April 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Hunt, Shaun; Carson, Jerome
• Is Part Of: Mental health and social inclusion. Volume 21:Issue 2(2017)
• Page Start: 80
• Page End: 85
• Publication Date: 2017-04-10
• Subjects: Employment -- Music -- Relationships -- Recovery -- Hearing voices; Mentally ill -- Services for -- Great Britain -- Periodicals; Mental health services -- Great Britain -- Periodicals; Day care centers for people with mental disabilities -- Great Britain -- Periodicals; 362.20425094105
• DOI: 10.1108/MHSI-01-2017-0003
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2042-8308

Abstract

Abstract : Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to provide a profile of Shaun Hunt. Design/methodology/approach: Shaun provides a short biographical description of his life. Shaun is then interviewed by Jerome. Findings: Shaun tells us about the long journey of recovery that he has made to the point where he is now a University Lecturer. Research limitations/implications: In large group studies the individual gets lost in statistical tables and the lived experience is absent. Single case studies provide us with stories to nurture and encourage us all. Practical implications: Shaun says that we often miss the obvious question in our interactions with people with lived experience. "What happened to you?" seems a simple but telling conversation opener. Social implications: As Shaun says there are some amazing people who work in mental health services, but they are the ones who spoke to him and not to a "schizophrenic". Originality/value: As Shaun also says, "Never, ever give up hope, no matter how dark and bad things become, there is always a way back".