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‘Mad’, mad studies and advancing inclusive resistance
- Author:
- BERESFORD Peter
- Journal article citation:
- Disability and Society, 35(8), 2020, pp.1337-1342.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
‘Mad’ is a contentious term with which many service users/survivors feel uncomfortable. Yet it is the framework for a major new user-led challenge to bio-medical thinking about distress – Mad Studies – which is coming in for criticism for this and other identified shortcomings. Why has it adopted this controversial, conflict-ridden title? This article will explore current criticisms and raise the question of what Mad Studies’ strategy should be to address them for the future? (Publisher abstract)
‘Widening cross-disciplinary research for mental health’: what is missing from the Research Councils UK mental health agenda?
- Authors:
- ROSE Diana, CARR Sarah, BERESFORD Peter
- Journal article citation:
- Disability and Society, 33(3), 2018, pp.476-481.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
This current issues article is a brief critical examination of the recent Research Councils UK agenda and call for cross-disciplinary research in mental health. The authors' argument is based on the fact that patient and public involvement (PPI) is the only involvement and influencing strategy for service users and survivors in the agenda. Service user and survivor research as a discipline in itself remains unacknowledged. It is concluded that service user and survivor research is distinct and is different to PPI, and should be recognised in any mental health research agenda. (Edited publisher abstract)
Mental health: care and support cannot co-exist with close control
- Author:
- BERESFORD Peter
- Journal article citation:
- Care Plan, 6(2), December 1999, pp.25-27.
- Publisher:
- Positive Publications/ Anglia Polytechnic University, Faculty of Health and Social Work
The author argues that the Government must take a new approach towards its policy on public safety and mental health if it is to avoid a practical and political failure. Works with Open Services Project, a user-led research and development project, and is a long-term user of mental health services.