Dr Elizabeth McKay is Head of the Department of Occupational Therapy at the University of Limerick, Ireland. She has published previously on narratives and mental health practice.

Christine Craikis Director of Occupational Therapy at Brunel University, UK. She has contributed extensively to mental health policy and to the evidence base.

Kee Hean Lim is Lecturer in Occupational Therapy at Brunel University, UK, and Education Officer of the College of Occupational Therapists Specialist Section: Mental Health.

Gabrielle Richards is Professional Head of Occupational Therapy at the South London & Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, UK, and past Chair of the College of Occupational Therapists Specialist Section: Mental Health.