2019
An Investigation of Experiences Diagnosed as Depression in Primary Care—From the Perspective of the Diagnosed
Desai M, Wertz F, Davidson L, Karasz A. An Investigation of Experiences Diagnosed as Depression in Primary Care—From the Perspective of the Diagnosed. Qualitative Psychology 2019, 6: 268-279. DOI: 10.1037/qup0000129.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchInvestigation of experiencesProfound ruptureSense of purposeDepth interviewsSocial contextOwn viewpointParallel experiencesQualitative investigationScientific conceptualizationGreater connectionTheoretical conceptualizationMeaningful lifePhenomenological psychological methodLife purposeConceptualizationSame experienceExperienceCare servicesCommunityPerspectiveDaily lifePrimary care servicesDescription of patientsInterviewsConcern
2017
A qualitative description of community service, business, and organization perspectives on mental illness and inclusion
Kidd S, Frederick T, Tarasoff L, Virdee G, Lurie S, Davidson L, Morris D, McKenzie K. A qualitative description of community service, business, and organization perspectives on mental illness and inclusion. American Journal Of Psychiatric Rehabilitation 2017, 20: 327-345. DOI: 10.1080/15487768.2017.1374219.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCommunity stakeholders' perspectivesKey community stakeholdersLarge Canadian urban centrePerspective of individualsQualitative analysisCanadian urban centreMental illness-related experiencesInclusive spacesRange of strategiesDepth interviewsCommunity stakeholdersStakeholder perspectivesDiverse perspectivesStakeholder groupsPractice dialogueUrban communitiesCommunity servicesIntensive emphasisUrban centersIllness-related experiencesMental illnessOrganization perspectiveCommunityPerspectiveSevere mental illnessThe Challenge of Social Inclusion: A Basis for Enclave Community Approaches
Tanaka K, Davidson L. The Challenge of Social Inclusion: A Basis for Enclave Community Approaches. Journal Of Psychosocial Rehabilitation And Mental Health 2017, 4: 189-204. DOI: 10.1007/s40737-017-0100-2.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchSocial inclusionBroader social inclusionSocial inclusion outcomesService user choiceInclusion outcomesSocial modelU.S. effortsEmployment programsSocial challengesIndividualistic modelIndividualistic approachCommunity approachSocial outcomesResearch literatureEmploymentLittle attentionIndividual PlacementSerious mental illnessSupport modelChallengesInclusionMental illnessUser choiceCommunityWisdomCommunity participation within the context of recovery: multiple perspectives on South Asians with schizophrenia
Virdee G, Frederick T, Tarasoff L, McKenzie K, Davidson L, Kidd S. Community participation within the context of recovery: multiple perspectives on South Asians with schizophrenia. International Journal Of Culture And Mental Health 2017, 10: 1-14. DOI: 10.1080/17542863.2016.1270979.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCommunity participationSouth Asian originMulti-level perspectivePoint of exclusionLongitudinal qualitative studySouth AsiansSocial inclusionMulti-level analysisSocial spaceCapital theoryCollectivist communitiesCommunity membersOrigin factorsContext of recoveryQualitative studyIndividual identityMajor themesAsian originPoint of inclusionParticipationMultiple perspectivesService providersIdentityTheory approachCommunity
2016
Locating community among people with schizophrenia living in a diverse urban environment
Kidd S, Frederick T, Tarasoff L, Virdee G, Lurie S, Davidson L, Morris D, McKenzie K. Locating community among people with schizophrenia living in a diverse urban environment. American Journal Of Psychiatric Rehabilitation 2016, 19: 103-121. DOI: 10.1080/15487768.2016.1162757.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCommunity participationLarge citiesConstruct of communityInner-city neighborhoodsCanada's largest cityLongitudinal qualitative designDiverse urban environmentsPolicy contextCommunity rhetoricRecovery-oriented servicesSocial relationshipsUrban dwellersComplexity of factorsQualitative designCritical examinationDepth examinationParticipationCommunityPeopleUrban environmentDiverse groupPovertyRhetoricVictimizationDwellers
2006
From Participation to Citizenship: How to Regain a Role, a Status, and a Life in the Process of Recovery
Mezzina R, Borg M, Marin I, Sells D, Topor A, Davidson L. From Participation to Citizenship: How to Regain a Role, a Status, and a Life in the Process of Recovery. American Journal Of Psychiatric Rehabilitation 2006, 9: 39-61. DOI: 10.1080/15487760500339428.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchSocial networksPlace of employmentProcess of recoverySocial arenaOwn communitiesSocial groupsInformants' desireGroup of peopleSocial adaptationSocial factorsDay centresInternet communityRightsInformantsMental health servicesDifferent peopleHealth servicesCommunityStigmaDesirePeopleSpending timeCitizenshipMajor barrierCitizens