Kayleigh Beard-Blackband in conversation with Jerome Carson

摘要

Purpose -The purpose of this paper is to provide a profile of Kayleigh Beard-Blackband. Design/methodology/approach -Kayleigh provides a short biographical description of her life. She is then interviewed by Jerome. Findings -Kayleigh achieved so much while under intense domestic and academic pressure. This gives her hope that she will be able to recover from recurrent depression. Research limitations/implications -Single case studies are of course only one person's story. However, they can offer key personal insights and provide encouragement to others. Practical implications -Kayleigh's comments "It is easy to fall off the radar in mental health services", suggest services need to ensure that all referrals are followed up. Social implications -Services need to offer individuals the help that they want Many will have a preference for individual over group treatments. People should be offered a choice. Originality/value -Kayleigh's story is a remarkable account of survival and growth against all the odds.