Argues that media representation of community mental health care as inextricably linked with violence is a new phenomenon dating from the high profile case of Christopher Clunis.
Argues that media representation of community mental health care as inextricably linked with violence is a new phenomenon dating from the high profile case of Christopher Clunis.
Subject terms:
mass media, mental health law, mental health problems, public opinion, stereotyped attitudes, television, violence, attitudes, community care, community mental health services;
The authors support the view that integrated care for users of mental health services can support service users in the community, oversee their safety and that of the public, and allay public fears aroused by high-profile cases that go wrong.
The authors support the view that integrated care for users of mental health services can support service users in the community, oversee their safety and that of the public, and allay public fears aroused by high-profile cases that go wrong.
Subject terms:
mental health problems, mental health services, needs, social services, social workers, assessment, care management, care programme approach, community care, community mental health services, health authorities;