Barry, Jennifer and Monahan, Christine and Ferguson, Sharon and Lee, Kelley and Kelly, Ruth and Monahan, Mark and Murphy, Rebecca and Gibbons, Patrick and Higgins, Agnes (2021) “I came, I saw, I conquered”: reflections on participating in a PhotoVoice project. The Journal of Mental Health Training, Education and Practice, 16 (4). pp. 257-268. ISSN 1755-6228

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Abstract Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to provide first-hand reflective narratives from participants of their involvement in the overall process, with particular reference to the benefits and challenges of engagement. Design/methodology/approach – Five participants agreed to write a reflective piece of approximately 500 words on their involvement in the PhotoVoice project. Findings – The reflective narratives in this paper demonstrate the personal and professional benefits of sustained and meaningful engagement, while challenges such as power imbalances, identity management, time and cost commitments are discussed. Practical implications – PhotoVoice is a methodology that has the potential to democratise knowledge production and dissemination. Originality/value – There are scant examples in the PhotoVoice literature of the inclusion of participants involvement in dissemination activities. The reflective narratives in this paper demonstrate the personal and professional benefits of sustained and meaningful engagement, while challenges such as power imbalances, identity management, time and cost commitments are discussed. Keywords Mental health, Advocacy, Alternative interventions, PhotoVoice, Service user engagement, Public and patient involvement Paper type Case study.

Item Type:	Article
Keywords:	Mental health; Advocacy; Alternative interventions; PhotoVoice; Service user engagement; Public and patient involvement;
Academic Unit:	Assisting Living & Learning,ALL institute
Item ID:	18569
Identification Number:	https://doi.org/10.1108/JMHTEP-07-2020-0052
Depositing User:	Rebecca Murphy
Date Deposited:	23 May 2024 10:24
Journal or Publication Title:	The Journal of Mental Health Training, Education and Practice
Publisher:	Proquest
Refereed:	Yes
URI:	Publisher
Use Licence:	This item is available under a Creative Commons Attribution Non Commercial Share Alike Licence (CC BY-NC-SA). Details of this licence are available here

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