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Introduction to the research on: the experiences of the Mental Health Act and the role of professionals involved
- Authors:
- HARFLETT Naomi, JENNINGS Yasmin, LINSKY Kate
- Publisher:
- National Development Team for Inclusion
- Publication year:
- 2017
- Pagination:
- 13
- Place of publication:
- Bristol
This short scoping review identifies research on individuals’ experiences of detention under the Mental Health Act and the role of professionals involved. The document is intended for practitioners who work with people with mental health problems to help inform their work. Searches were carried out on organisational websites and a range of databases, including Social Care Online, for UK based research published from 2000. The review provides an overview of the quantity and quality of the research and a table summarising the 16 studies reviewed and their key findings. It also provides a summary of areas identified for future research. The review found a limited amount of research specifically focusing on individual’s experiences of the Mental Health Act. Individuals’ positive experiences of detention under the Mental Act highlight the importance of warmth, empathy and respect of individual members of staff. Negative experiences include poor communication, lack of information about treatment plans and lack of involvement in decision-making, use of excessive force, and finding the experience disempowering and frightening. (Edited publisher abstract)