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
2014
Pushing, Patience, and Persistence: Peer Providers' Perspectives on Supportive Relationships
Mourra S, Sledge W, Sells D, Lawless M, Davidson L. Pushing, Patience, and Persistence: Peer Providers' Perspectives on Supportive Relationships. American Journal Of Psychiatric Rehabilitation 2014, 17: 307-328. DOI: 10.1080/15487768.2014.967601.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPeer staffSupport providersPeer support providersSupportive relationshipsPeer supportClients' strugglesInevitable setbacksMultiple inpatient admissionsVicarious traumaQualitative studyStaff relationshipsMutual identificationSuch experiencesStruggleProvider perspectivesInterviewsData analytic strategiesPersonal natureParticipants' interestAnalytic strategiesPerspectivePeer supportersStaffOwn feelingsExperience
2013
Philosophical Foundations of Humanistic Psychology
Davidson L. Philosophical Foundations of Humanistic Psychology. Self & Society 2013, 40: 7-17. DOI: 10.1080/03060497.2013.11084256.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2007
From Deficit to Desire: A Philosophical Reconsideration of Action Models of Psychopathology
Davidson L, Shahar G. From Deficit to Desire: A Philosophical Reconsideration of Action Models of Psychopathology. Philosophy Psychiatry & Psychology 2007, 14: 215-232. DOI: 10.1353/ppp.0.0127.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchHuman agencyUnderlying philosophical frameworkWritings of DeleuzePhilosophical perspectivePhilosophical frameworkPhilosophical reconsiderationNotion of deficitProductive notionSubjective lifeAction theoryDeficit focusAction perspectiveNotionDesirePerspectiveDeleuzeGuattariPracticeAgenciesWritingContextCentral roleCapitalismExpositionReconsideration