title: Homelessness, a state of mind?: a discourse analysis.
abstract: This article presents a discourse analysis of a woman's written account of mental illness and homelessness. In her preparation as a co-presenter at a conference for decision- and policy-makers, Anna wrote eight distinct drafts of her speaking notes; each time emphasizing different aspects of her experiences with mental illness and homelessness. By sharing her preparatory writings, Anna offers a rare insight into the 'evolution' of the thinking that went into representing her story to an audience of professionals. In addition, this analysis represents an interpretation and alternative forum to learn from Anna's story.
authors.affiliation: School of Nursing, Laurentian University, Ramsey Lake Road, Sudbury, Ontario P3E 2C6, Canada. pmontgomery@laurentian.ca
authors.forename: Phyllis
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Montgomery
authors.forename: Karen
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: McCauley
authors.forename: Patricia Hill
authors.initials: PH
authors.lastname: Bailey
mesh_terms: D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D000328:Adult; D001294:Attitude to Health; D017831:Diagnosis, Dual (Psychiatry); D004645:Empathy; D005260:Female; D006301:Health Services Needs and Demand; D006703:Ill-Housed Persons / Q000523:psychology*; D006801:Humans; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000523:psychology*; D033262:Narration; D015404:Nursing Methodology Research; D009864:Ontario; D036301:Qualitative Research; D012107:Research Design; D012649:Self Concept; D012944:Social Support; D019966:Substance-Related Disorders / Q000523:psychology; D013561:Symbolism; D013850:Thinking; D014930:Women / Q000523:psychology*