Care in the community?

Abstract

Purpose

This article aims to highlight how people with mental health problems are ostensibly in the community but can still “feel” excluded.

Design/methodology/approach

The author reflects on her own experiences and uses examples to demonstrate the above.

Findings

The article highlights the need for service users to be consulted and listened to by all in the community.

Originality/value

This article increases people's awareness of the real experience of service users, drawing upon the experience of someone with long experience of mental health services.

Citation

Gray, S. (2012), "Care in the community?", Mental Health and Social Inclusion, Vol. 16 No. 4, pp. 211-213. https://doi.org/10.1108/20428301211281087