Remarkable lives: Dave Morrison in conversation with Jerome Carson
Mental Health and Social Inclusion
ISSN: 2042-8308
Article publication date: 12 August 2021
Issue publication date: 2 February 2022
Abstract
Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to provide a profile of Dave Morrison.
Design/methodology/approach
In this case study, Dave provides a short biography of his background and is then interviewed by Jerome.
Findings
Dave has had two careers. The first as a scaffolder. The second as a nursing assistant in mental health services. He has ended up bruised and battered in both.
Research limitations/implications
Every case study tells a different story. The effects of stress can be cumulative.
Practical implications
There are many accounts of how hospitalisation has traumatised service users. Yet, working in these services can also be traumatic for the care staff.
Social implications
Professor Tony Butterworth used to say “Happy nurse equals happy patient”. If you look after staff needs, they will provide better care. Have we ever really looked after the needs of mental health-care staff?
Originality/value
Dave’s story is unique. As Nicola Adams says, “Fall down eight times, get up nine”. Dave has fallen down many more times than this. Eventually, it gets harder to get back up.
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Citation
Morrison, D. and Carson, J. (2022), "Remarkable lives: Dave Morrison in conversation with Jerome Carson", Mental Health and Social Inclusion, Vol. 26 No. 1, pp. 6-11. https://doi.org/10.1108/MHSI-06-2021-0034
Publisher
:Emerald Publishing Limited
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