“Service user experiences of a novel in-reach rehabilitation and recovery service” – Dr Penn Smith et al.

Despite perceived power imbalances and ongoing challenges, service users express hope in the form of future aspirations, improvements in their situation, and insights they had gained.

– Smith et al. (8)

In this study, Dr Penn Smith et al., use the creative method of photo-elicitation to explore the experiences of service users who use a novel in-reach rehabilitation and recovery service for people with severe and enduring mental health needs.

Barriers still exist for mental health service users to contribute to knowledge. However, valuing service users’ unique experiences helps to readdress power dynamics and benefits the planning and organization of services.

– Smith et al. (9)

This article can be downloaded here.