The Living Library in social work education

Sen, Robin; Nylund, Marianne; Hayward, Ali; Pardasani, Rahul; Rivera, William; Kaila, Michelle

doi:10.2307/j.ctv249sg28.12

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“…EBCD group members highlighted the potential of a LoLEM to meet the motivation of many experts by experience in mental health to use their unique perspectives to inspire individual, organisational, and social progress against a wider context of stigma and under-recognition. This was mirrored in literature describing participants’ sense of pride and satisfaction after sharing their stories at Living Library events [38,42,43]:…”

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“…This more nuanced understanding of others’ experiences was for some facilitated by the subtle emotional and behavioural cues present in direct interaction, which augmented the interpersonal connection shared by Books and Readers [33,36]. In this context, the experiences and identities Books represent shift from abstract and disembodied concepts to personified and meaningful human experiences [37,38]. Mental health difficulties are thus re-conceptualised from “myths to storied realities” [42], enhancing Readers’ abilities to subsequently understand and empathise with the perspectives of people experiencing similar difficulties [34].…”

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Designing a Library of Lived Experience for Mental Health: integrated realist synthesis and experience-based co-design study

Marshall,

Lobban,

Barbrook

et al. 2023

Preprint

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Objective Living Library 'Readers' can learn about experiences of others through conversations with living 'Books'. This study sought to generate a realist programme theory and a theory-informed implementation guide for a Library of Lived Experience for Mental Health (LoLEM). Design Integrated realist synthesis and experience-based co-design. Setting Ten online workshops with participants based in the North of England. Participants Thirty-one participants with a combination of personal experience of using mental health services, caring for someone with mental health difficulties, and/or working in mental health support roles. Results Database searches identified 30 published and grey literature evidence sources which were integrated with data from 10 online co-design workshops. The analysis generated a programme theory comprising five context-mechanism-outcome (CMO) configurations. For Readers, direct conversations humanise others' experiences (CMO 2) and provide the opportunity to flexibly explore new ways of living (CMO 3). Through participation in a Living Library, Books may experience personal empowerment (CMO 4), while the process of self-authoring and co-editing their story (CMO 5) can contribute to personal development. This programme theory informed the co-design of an implementation guide highlighting the importance of tailoring event design and participant support to the contexts in which LoLEM events are held. Conclusions The LoLEM has appeal across stakeholder groups and can be applied flexibly in a range of mental health-related settings. Implementation and evaluation are required to better understand the positive and negative impacts on Books and Readers. Registration PROSPERO CRD42022312789 Strengths and limitations of this study - This study used a novel, iterative, and creative approach to integrating theory development and intervention co-design. - The programme theory provides a conceptual basis for further evaluation of a LoLEM, including outcomes for those participating in events as 'Books' and 'Readers'. - This study informed detailed, co-designed implementation guidance for use by LoLEM organisers. - However, the LoLEM is yet to be delivered as a sustained programme of events, so long-term impacts require further investigation. Keywords Mental Health Services, Psychosocial Intervention, Qualitative Research, Social Support

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Section: Resultsmentioning

confidence: 79%

Section: Resultsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Designing a Library of Lived Experience for Mental Health: integrated realist synthesis and experience-based co-design study

Marshall,

Lobban,

Barbrook

et al. 2023

Preprint

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“…This form of experiential learning can influence how Readers understand ways of managing their own distress 17 and may help health professionals identify new ways of supporting service users. 38 40 …”

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“…This was mirrored in literature describing participants’ sense of pride and satisfaction after sharing their stories at Living Library events. 38 39 44 …”

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“…The approach could also complement efforts to increase lived experience expertise in health professional training, as evidenced by its successful implementation in social work training. 38 More specifically, a LoLEM could afford healthcare trainees opportunities to engage with a broader range of people than they may typically meet, and in neutral settings outside of clinical environments which may be more conducive to open conversation. It is also feasible to combine a Living Library with structured reflexive activities to embed learning and consider the applicability of a Book’s story to a Reader’s clinical practice.…”

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Designing a Library of Lived Experience for Mental Health: integrated realist synthesis and experience-based co-design study in UK mental health services

Marshall,

Barbrook,

Collins

et al. 2024

BMJ Open

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ObjectiveLiving Library events involve people being trained as living ‘Books’, who then discuss aspects of their personal experiences in direct conversation with attendees, referred to as ‘Readers’. This study sought to generate a realist programme theory and a theory-informed implementation guide for a Library of Lived Experience for Mental Health (LoLEM).DesignIntegrated realist synthesis and experience-based co-design.SettingTen online workshops with participants based in the North of England.ParticipantsThirty-one participants with a combination of personal experience of using mental health services, caring for someone with mental health difficulties and/or working in mental health support roles.ResultsDatabase searches identified 30 published and grey literature evidence sources which were integrated with data from 10 online co-design workshops conducted over 12 months. The analysis generated a programme theory comprising five context-mechanism-outcome (CMO) configurations. Findings highlight how establishing psychological safety is foundational to productive Living Library events (CMO 1). For Readers, direct conversations humanise others’ experiences (CMO 2) and provide the opportunity to flexibly explore new ways of living (CMO 3). Through participation in a Living Library, Books may experience personal empowerment (CMO 4), while the process of self-authoring and co-editing their story (CMO 5) can contribute to personal development. This programme theory informed the co-design of an implementation guide highlighting the importance of tailoring event design and participant support to the contexts in which LoLEM events are held.ConclusionsThe LoLEM has appeal across stakeholder groups and can be applied flexibly in a range of mental health-related settings. Implementation and evaluation are required to better understand the positive and negative impacts on Books and Readers.Trial registration numberPROSPERO CRD42022312789.

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The Living Library in social work education

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Designing a Library of Lived Experience for Mental Health: integrated realist synthesis and experience-based co-design study

Designing a Library of Lived Experience for Mental Health: integrated realist synthesis and experience-based co-design study

Designing a Library of Lived Experience for Mental Health: integrated realist synthesis and experience-based co-design study in UK mental health services

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