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Research into the Mental Health Act: a qualitative study of the views of those using or affected by it
- Authors:
- MARRIOTT Sarah, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Mental Health, 10(1), February 2001, pp.33-39.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- London
The study investigates opinions about the strengths and weaknesses of Parts II and X of the Mental Health Act (1983) and those affected by it. The study covers those directly and commonly involved with the Act (mental health nurses; approved social workers; general psychiatrists; MHA administrators; service users; their carers); those less directly affected (hospital managers; lawyers; general practitioners; policy makers; police surgeons and liaison officers; specialist psychiatrists); and organisations representing Groups 1 and 2. A range of qualitative research methods were used to gather data. The findings provide a valuable insight into views about how existing legislation is applied in practice. They suggest that a review of criteria and procedures for commitment is needed. More effective implementation of legislative policies and the reconfiguration of resources to support them are also needed.
Principles not prejudices
- Author:
- ROWDEN Ray
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 22.2.01, 2001, p.14.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
The author argues that if the White Paper to reform the mental health system is to succeed, the government must listen to the views of patients and not the opinions of the media.