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 illness
2016
“We are different people”: A narrative analysis of carers’ experiences with mental health crisis and support from crisis resolution teams
Klevan T, Davidson L, Ruud T, Karlsson B. “We are different people”: A narrative analysis of carers’ experiences with mental health crisis and support from crisis resolution teams. Social Work In Mental Health 2016, 14: 658-675. DOI: 10.1080/15332985.2015.1133471.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCrisis resolution teamsMental health crisisIndividual experiencesAcute mental health careHealth crisisMental health careUnhelpful helpHome-based approachCoherent storyDifferent peopleCarer perspectivesNarrative approachSimilar experiencesHealth careCarersNarrative analysisPersonal imprintExperienceCareDepth interviewsTeam
2000
“Please Ask Me How I Am”: Experiences of Family Homelessness in the Context of Single Mothers’ Lives
Styron T, Janoff-Bulman R, Davidson L. “Please Ask Me How I Am”: Experiences of Family Homelessness in the Context of Single Mothers’ Lives. Journal Of Social Distress And The Homeless 2000, 9: 143-165. DOI: 10.1023/a:1012945602583.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchFamily homelessnessShelter systemSingle mothersHomeless mothersLife storiesSocial policy issuesWomen's life storiesLife experiencesWomen's life experiencesExperiences of familiesQualitative narrative approachTroubled interpersonal relationshipsPolicy issuesDepth interviewsAlternative perspectiveNew York CitySupport servicesMajor themesHomelessnessPositive termsYork CityInterpersonal relationshipsMental health concernsProgram developmentExperience