Haywood Darren, Baughman Frank D, Bosanac Peter, Johnston Kim, Gnatt Inge, Haywood Jennifer, Gullifer Judith, Rossell Susan
School of Psychological Sciences, Turner Institute of Brain and Mental Health, Monash University, Clayton, VIC 3800, Australia.
Department of Mental Health, St. Vincent's Hospital Melbourne, Fitzroy, VIC 3065, Australia.
Healthcare (Basel). 2023 Aug 17;11(16):2318. doi: 10.3390/healthcare11162318.
This paper explores the lived experience of mental illness within the field of psychology across higher education and the mental health workforce. There is a high prevalence of mental health issues among psychology students and practitioners, and it is critical not only to provide support for these populations, but also to acknowledge the value of leveraging their lived experience within their education and practice. There has been increased interest in and advocacy for the involvement of those with lived experience of mental illness within mental healthcare service provision to improve patient experiences and outcomes. However, there have been limited acknowledgement and research regarding the role of psychologists with personal lived experiences of mental illness, and how to leverage this experience. Further, there are challenges faced by both psychology students and practising psychologists with lived experience that act as barriers to leveraging their unique skills and experiences. Psychology students with lived experience face stigma, inadequate support, and incongruence between the course material and their personal experiences. Similarly, practising psychologists with lived experience encounter stigma and isolation, indicating the need for a culture change that promotes transparency and understanding. The paper calls for research in five key directions to provide evidence that can be used to support and leverage lived experience in psychology.
本文探讨了高等教育和心理健康工作队伍中，心理学领域内精神疾病的实际经历。心理学专业学生和从业者中，心理健康问题的患病率很高。不仅要为这些人群提供支持，而且要认识到在他们的教育和实践中利用其实际经历的价值，这一点至关重要。对于有精神疾病实际经历的人参与精神卫生保健服务以改善患者体验和治疗效果，人们的兴趣和倡导日益增加。然而，对于有精神疾病个人实际经历的心理学家的作用以及如何利用这种经历，人们的认识和研究有限。此外，有实际经历的心理学专业学生和执业心理学家都面临挑战，这些挑战成为利用他们独特技能和经验的障碍。有实际经历的心理学专业学生面临耻辱感、支持不足以及课程内容与个人经历不一致的问题。同样，有实际经历的执业心理学家也遭遇耻辱感和孤立感，这表明需要进行文化变革，以促进透明度和理解。本文呼吁在五个关键方向开展研究，以提供可用于支持和利用心理学实际经历的证据。
