Encouraging user involvement in mental health services

Lynda Tait, Helen Lester

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Abstract

This article summarises the current research evidence base on user involvement in mental health services from both policy and practical perspectives. We begin by examining the many meanings of the term 'mental health service user' and the policy imperatives for user involvement, to provide a context for later examples of good practice. We then discuss what is meant by 'involvement' and the reasons why user involvement is particularly important in mental health services. Finally, we describe some of the traditional barriers to involvement and a number of examples of positive practice across a range of different aspects of mental health service development and delivery.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)168-175
Number of pages8
JournalAdvances in Psychiatric Treatment
Volume11
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan 2005

Keywords

  • User involvement
  • mental health services

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Psychology
  • Psychiatry and Mental health

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