'Users' views of mental health services

Abstract

This essential handbook brings together a vast range of professional and user perspectives on developing practice, policy and partnership in modern mental health services, providing the knowledge and understanding to underpin core competencies for all mental health workers. The text draws together research, frameworks and models of practice which support modern mental health training. It aims to effect the practical application of agreed principles of joint, shared and multidisciplinary approaches in the mental health field, both in the management and delivery of services, and in the training and education of workers.