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Publication date: 3 January 2017

Peter Cronin, Liam Peyton and Eddie Chaplin

The purpose of this paper is to offer a perspective on depression and self-help from two experts with lived experience of learning disabilites.

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Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to offer a perspective on depression and self-help from two experts with lived experience of learning disabilites.

Design/methodology/approach

This paper outlines the authors’ presentation and experiences at the recent Learning Disability Today conference.

Findings

The paper shares some things we can do to help our mental wellbeing.

Originality/value

This paper offers the view of two people with learning disabilities lived experience of depression. The paper also offers and insight into some of the strategies they use to manage and encourage positive mental health.

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Advances in Mental Health and Intellectual Disabilities, vol. 11 no. 1
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 2044-1282

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Publication date: 24 March 2011

Peter Cronin, Liam Peyton and Yolanda Zimock

This paper describes the thoughts of three people with learning disabilities about mental health and what can help people stay mentally well.

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This paper describes the thoughts of three people with learning disabilities about mental health and what can help people stay mentally well.

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Advances in Mental Health and Intellectual Disabilities, vol. 5 no. 2
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 2044-1282

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Article
Publication date: 16 November 2012

Peter Cronin and Liam Peyton

The aim of this paper is to consider risk from the perspective of people with learning disabilities.

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Purpose

The aim of this paper is to consider risk from the perspective of people with learning disabilities.

Design/methodology/approach

The paper explores the thoughts and experiences of two people with learning disabilities around two different areas of potential risk and their participation in a mental health promotion group which has helped.

Findings

People with learning disabilities encounter many risks in their lives but with the right support these risks can be managed.

Originality/value

The paper adds valuable insight into the life of people with learning disabilities and the risks they face.

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Advances in Mental Health and Intellectual Disabilities, vol. 6 no. 6
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 2044-1282

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Publication date: 1 January 2014

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Advances in Mental Health and Intellectual Disabilities, vol. 8 no. 1
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 2044-1282

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