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Psychiatry and the consumer movement.

Steven S Sharfstein1, Faith B Dickerson

  • 1Sheppard Pratt Health System, Baltimore, Maryland, USA. SSharfstein@sheppardpratt.org

Health Affairs (Project Hope)
|May 11, 2006
PubMed
Summary

Consumer perspectives have influenced patient roles in mental healthcare, though not major policy. Psychiatry and the consumer movement now unite on improving psychiatric services.

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Area of Science:

  • Mental Health Services Research
  • Patient Advocacy
  • Psychiatric Policy

Background:

  • Consumer perspectives have historically had limited influence on major mental health policy shifts.
  • However, these perspectives have significantly altered the roles of patients and families within mental health treatment.
  • The terms "consumer" and "survivor" possess distinct connotations and should not be conflated.

Discussion:

  • While differences persist regarding involuntary treatment, psychiatry and the consumer movement share common ground.
  • Both groups now advocate for enhanced and better-funded psychiatric services.
  • This alignment signifies a potential for collaborative progress in mental healthcare.

Key Insights:

  • Patient and family involvement in mental health treatment has increased due to consumer advocacy.
  • A distinction between "consumer" and "survivor" perspectives is crucial.
  • Consensus is growing between psychiatry and consumers on the need for improved mental health services.

Outlook:

  • Future efforts should focus on strengthening the alliance between psychiatry and consumer groups.
  • Continued dialogue is essential to address differing views on treatment approaches.
  • The shared goal of better psychiatric services offers a path for future policy and practice improvements.

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