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Some reflections on 'quality' and 'mental health'
- Author:
- PILGRIM David
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Mental Health, 6(6), December 1997, pp.567-576.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- London
This article explores the conceptual and practical contradictions which arise when the notions of 'mental health' and 'quality' are discussed together. Points to several difficulties ranging from conceptual confusion to methodological problems about evidence applicability and the dilemma of disaggregating the impact of service inputs from the multi-factorial influence of open community settings. Despite these problems some suggestions are offered about both research and service improvements, with a focus on genuine partnerships between service providers and service users.