scholarly journals “Keeping Control”: A user‐led exploratory study of mental health service user experiences of targeted violence and abuse in the context of adult safeguarding in England

2019 ◽  
Vol 27 (5) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sarah Carr ◽  
Trish Hafford‐Letchfield ◽  
Alison Faulkner ◽  
Claudia Megele ◽  
Dorothy Gould ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Mental Health Service ◽  
Health Service ◽  
Exploratory Study ◽  
Service User ◽  
User Experiences ◽  
Targeted Violence ◽  
Mental Health Service User

scholarly journals Mental health service user experiences of targeted violence and hostility and help-seeking in the UK: a scoping review

2017 ◽  
Vol 4 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sarah Carr ◽  
Jessica Holley ◽  
Trish Hafford-Letchfield ◽  
Alison Faulkner ◽  
Dorothy Gould ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Mental Health Service ◽  
Health Service ◽  
Scoping Review ◽  
Service User ◽  
Help Seeking ◽  
Hate Crime ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Targeted Violence ◽  
Mental Health Service User

Background.The aim of this research scoping review was to assemble an evidence base for the UK on mental health service user experiences and perspectives on mental health-related targeted violence and hostility (‘disability hate crime’). It also aims to address some of the gaps in the knowledge on risk management, help-seeking and prevention from the perspectives of those who experienced targeted violence and hostility because of their mental health problems or psychiatric status.Methods.Seven key mental health and social care bibliographic databases were searched for relevant UK research studies from 1990 until 2016. Grey literature was identified through online searches. A scoping review charting approach and thematic analysis methodology were used to analyse the studies.Results.In total 13 studies were finally included, over half of which used survey methods. All studies included people with experiences of mental health problems. The studies provide information on: the types of potential hate crime; indicate where incidents take place; give some insight into the victims’ relationship with the perpetrators; the location of incidents as well as the psychological, social, financial and physical impacts on the victim; the types of help-seeking behaviours adopted by the victims; a range coping strategies that people with mental health problems adopted in response to experiences of targeted violence or abuse.Conclusion.This scoping review provides a UK-based overview of mental health service user concepts and experiences of mental health-related targeted violence and hostility (‘disability hate crime’). It reveals some specific issues relating to mental health and disability hate crime. Further investigation into disability hate crime with a specific focus on mental health is required. This is a UK-based overview, which offers a useful comparator for researchers, practitioners and policy-makers internationally.

scholarly journals Psychedelic perceptions: mental health service user attitudes to psilocybin therapy

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kate Corrigan ◽  
Maeve Haran ◽  
Conor McCandliss ◽  
Roisin McManus ◽  
Shannon Cleary ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Mental Health Service ◽  
Health Service ◽  
Service User ◽  
Religious Beliefs ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Total Sample ◽  
Psychiatric Clinic ◽  
User Attitudes ◽  
Mental Health Service User

Abstract Introduction Despite the rapid advance of psychedelic science and possible translation of psychedelic therapy into the psychiatric clinic, very little is known about mental health service user attitudes. Objectives To explore mental health service user attitudes to psychedelics and psilocybin therapy. Methods A questionnaire capturing demographics, diagnoses, previous psychedelic and other drug use, and attitudes to psychedelics and psilocybin therapy was distributed to mental health service users. Results Ninety-nine participants completed the survey (52% female, mean age 42 years). The majority (72%) supported further research, with 59% supporting psilocybin as a medical treatment. A total of 27% previously used recreational psilocybin, with a male preponderance (p = 0.01). Younger age groups, those with previous psychedelic experience, and those with non-religious beliefs were more likely to have favourable attitudes towards psilocybin. A total of 55% of the total sample would accept as a treatment if doctor recommended, whereas 20% would not. Fewer people with depression/anxiety had used recreational psychedelics (p = 0.03) but were more likely to support government funded studies (p = 0.02). A minority (5%) of people with conditions (psychosis and bipolar disorder) that could be exacerbated by psilocybin thought it would be useful for them. One fifth of the total sample viewed psychedelics as addictive and unsafe even under medical supervision. Concerns included fear of adverse effects, lack of knowledge, insufficient research, illegality, and relapse if medications were discontinued. Conclusions The majority supported further research into psilocybin therapy. Younger people, those with previous recreational psychedelic experience, and those with non-religious beliefs were more likely to have favourable attitudes towards psilocybin therapy.

scholarly journals Mental Health Service User Experience of Positive Psychotherapy

2014 ◽  
Vol 71 (1) ◽  
pp. 85-92 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tamsin Brownell ◽  
Beate Schrank ◽  
Zivile Jakaite ◽  
Charley Larkin ◽  
Mike Slade
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Mental Health Service ◽  
Health Service ◽  
User Experience ◽  
Service User ◽  
Positive Psychotherapy ◽  
Mental Health Service User ◽  
Service User Experience
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