About the author

Kevin Barnett

<p>With an honours degree in a social policy discipline, Kevin worked in local government for over 30 years. For a substantial amount of that time he assisted in the development of local policies and services to people with mental health problems and those living in residential and nursing care.<br /> <br /> Now self-employed and semi-retired, Kevin&rsquo;s interest continues in these areas, however, through his work as an independent consultant and writing from personal experience and insight.<br /> <br /> Having suffered with clinical depression, and being a recovering alcoholic himself, Kevin is exploring these issues through an autobiographical trilogy, the first part of which is entitled &ldquo;Three Desperate Weeks&quot;.</p>