Browsing Institutt for sosialt arbeid by Author "Ness, Ottar"

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“I now have a life!” Lived experiences of participation in music and theater in a mental health hospital

Ørjasæter, Kristin Berre; Davidson, Larry; Hedlund, Marianne; Bjerkeset, Ottar; Ness, Ottar (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018)

Participation in activities perceived to be meaningful is of importance in recovery processes among people with mental illness. This qualitative study explored experiences of participation in music and theater among people ...
Transforming identity through participation in music and theatre: exploring narratives of people with mental health problems

Ørjasæter, Kristin Berre; Stickley, Theodore; Hedlund, Marianne; Ness, Ottar (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017)

Background: There is a growing understanding that mental health problems and prolonged contact with mental healthcare systems can affect people’s identities. Working with identity is an important element in mental health ...