scholarly journals Os saberes menores e a profanação acadêmica: os sentidos da experiência / Minor knowledge and academic profanation: the senses of experience

2017 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 153
Author(s):  
Mateus Freitas Cunda ◽  
Lívia Zanchet ◽  
Carolina Seibel Chassot
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Mental Health Service ◽  
Health Service ◽  
Local Knowledge ◽  
Scientific Knowledge ◽  
Service Users ◽  
Production Of Knowledge ◽  
Academic Knowledge ◽  
The Senses ◽  
The Relationship

ResumoEste artigo se propõe a discutir a relação entre o saber acadêmico-científico e os saberes cotidianos, experienciais, locais. Esta relação geralmente encontra-se organizada por uma hierarquia estática, na qual os saberes acadêmicos são valorizados e os saberes locais são questionados ou invisibilizados. Problematizamos esta organização através da investigação dos efeitos que se produzem quando estes diferentes saberes se propõem ao encontro e à afetação mútua. Para isso, trazemos duas experiências de pesquisas realizadas com “usuários de saúde mental”, onde estes também foram pesquisadores, ocupando lugares normalmente reservados aos acadêmicos. A partir do que estas estratégias metodológicas produziram, foi possível evidenciar os tensionamentos de poder que atravessam a produção de conhecimento. Verificamos também a potência de desterritorialização destes “saberes menores” que operam agenciamentos inesperados, desestabilizam as fronteiras instituídas, e que em seus devires-pesquisadores podem profanar a academia e dessacralizar a produção de conhecimento. Palavras-chave: usuários de saúde mental; experiência; pesquisa-intervenção AbstractThis article proposes to discuss the relationship between academic-scientific knowledge and everyday, experiential, local knowledge. This relationship is usually organized by a static hierarchy, in which academic knowledge is valued and local knowledge is questioned or made invisible. We propose here to problematize this division through the investigation of the effects that occur when these different knowledges meet in an encounter and are open to mutual affectation. We discuss two researches carried out with "mental health users", inwhich they were also researchers, occupying places usually reserved for academics. From what these methodological strategies produced, it was possible to evidence the power tensions that go through the production of knowledge. We also see the power of deterritorialization of these "minor knowledges", which operate unexpected assemblages, destabilize established boundaries, and which, in their becoming-researchers, may profanate the academy and desacralize the production of knowledge.Keywords: mental health service users, experience; research intervention. 

Service user experiences of clinical psychology within an adult mental health service: an IPA study

2019 ◽  
Vol 24 (3) ◽  
pp. 171-182
Author(s):  
Diane Beattie ◽  
Síle Murphy ◽  
John Burke ◽  
Hester O’Connor ◽  
Sarah Jamieson
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Mental Health Service ◽  
Health Service ◽  
Clinical Psychology ◽  
Service Users ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Personal Impact ◽  
Adult Mental Health ◽  
Adult Mental Health Service ◽  
The Relationship

Purpose The purpose of this paper, a qualitative study, is to explore service users’ experiences of attending clinical psychology within a public community adult mental health service. Design/methodology/approach Six individuals who had completed at least 16 sessions of psychotherapy participated in semi-structured interviews. Data were transcribed and analysed using interpretative phenomenological analysis. Findings The results showed the following overarching domains: the relationship and its impacts, structure and focus, and participant factors – timing/readiness. The importance of the use of language was also identified. Participants appeared to value a sense of humanity within the relationship. Interestingly, the personal impact of therapy as perceived by the participants was not focussed on symptom reduction, but on broader changes. The results are discussed in relation to the relevant literature. Practical implications Suggested principles for practice include maintaining attentiveness to relational factors, to client factors such as readiness for change and to the use of structure and flexibility. The use of recovery focussed and alliance measures are recommended. Originality/value For clinical psychologists providing psychotherapy within the public system, there are valuable lessons we can learn from asking the service users directly about their experiences, in terms of focussing on the human element of the relationship, and striking a balance between professionalism and humanity.

scholarly journals Mental health service user and worker experience of psychosocial support via telehealth through the COVID­19 pandemic: A qualitative study (Preprint)

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Annie Venville ◽  
Sarah O'Connor ◽  
Hannah Roeschlein ◽  
Priscilla Ennals ◽  
Grace McLoughlan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Mental Health Service ◽  
Health Service ◽  
Service Delivery ◽  
Service User ◽  
Psychosocial Support ◽  
Service Users ◽  
Worker Experience ◽  
To Receive ◽  
The Relationship

BACKGROUND The Covid-19 pandemic saw telehealth rapidly become the primary way to receive mental health care. International research has validated many of the benefits and challenges of telehealth known pre-pandemic for specific population groups. However, if telehealth is to assume prominence in future mental health service delivery, greater understanding is needed about its capacity to provide psychosocial support for people with complex and enduring mental health conditions. OBJECTIVE Focusing on an Australian community-managed provider of psychosocial intervention and support, this qualitative study aimed to understand the service user and worker experience of psychosocial support via telehealth through the COVID­19 pandemic. METHODS This research was jointly developed, and conducted by people with lived experience of mental ill health and/or distress, mental health service providers, and university-based researchers. Semi structured interviews conducted between August and November 2020 explored participant experiences of receiving or providing psychosocial support via telehealth platforms including telephone, text, and video conferencing. Qualitative data was analysed thematically, quantitative data was collated and analysed using descriptive statistics. RESULTS Twenty service users and eight workers completed individual interviews via telephone or video conferencing platform. Sixty percent (n=12) of service users received psychosocial support services by telephone, 30% (n=6) by videoconferencing, and 10% (n=2) through a blend of telephone and videoconferencing. Of note, 55% (n=11) of service user participants stated a future preference for in-person psychosocial support services, 30% (n=6) preferred to receive a mixture of in-person and telehealth, and 15% (n=3) elected telehealth only. Two meta- themes emerged as integral to worker and service user experience of telehealth during the pandemic: (1) creating safety and comfort, and (2) a whole new way of working. The first meta-theme comprises sub-themes relating to a sense of safety and comfort while using telehealth; including trusting in the relationship, and having and exercising choice and control. The second meta-theme contains sub-themes reflecting key challenges and opportunities associated with the shift from in-person psychosocial support to telehealth. CONCLUSIONS Overall, our findings highlighted that most service users experienced telehealth positively, but this was dependent on them continuing to get the support they needed in a way that was safe and comfortable. Whilst access difficulties of a subgroup of service users should not be ignored, most service users and workers were able to adapt to telehealth by focusing on maintaining the relationship and using choice and flexibility to maintain service delivery. Although most research participants expressed a preference for a return to in person psychosocial support, or hybrid in-person and telehealth models, there was a general recognition that intentional use of telehealth could contribute to flexible and responsive service delivery. Notably, challenges to telehealth provision of psychosocial support identified in this study are yet to be fully understood.

The Protection of Mental Health Service Users' Human Rights in Andalusia (Spain) as part of 1 in 4 Anti-stigma Strategy

2012 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pablo Garcia-Cubillana de la Cruz ◽  
Aguila bono del Trigo ◽  
Vicente Ibanez Rojo ◽  
Evelyn Huizing
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Human Rights ◽  
Mental Health Service ◽  
Health Service ◽  
Service Users

scholarly journals Co-creating visual representations of safe spaces with mental health service users using photovoice and zoom

2021 ◽  
pp. 100059
Author(s):  
Julie Dare ◽  
Helen Seiver ◽  
Lesley Andrew ◽  
David Coall ◽  
Shantha Karthigesu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Mental Health Service ◽  
Health Service ◽  
Visual Representations ◽  
Service Users ◽  
Safe Spaces

Engagement of mental health service users and carers in care planning – Is it meaningful and adding value?

2021 ◽  
pp. 103985622110286
Author(s):  
Russ Scott ◽  
Andrew Aboud
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Mental Health Service ◽  
Health Service ◽  
Service Users ◽  
Care Planning ◽  
Positive Outcomes ◽  
Engagement In Care ◽  
Health Care Planning ◽  
Meaningful Engagement ◽  
Meta Analyses

Objective: Consider whether mental health service users and carers meaningfully engage in care planning and whether care planning adds value to patient care. Conclusion: A review of the meta-analyses and systematic reviews of service users and carers identified many barriers to their meaningful engagement in care planning. No research has demonstrated any measurable benefits or positive outcomes linked to mental health care planning.

scholarly journals Involving mental health service users in suicide-related research: a qualitative inquiry model

2016 ◽  
Vol 23 (4) ◽  
pp. 30-34
Author(s):  
David Lees ◽  
Nicholas Procter ◽  
Denise Fassett ◽  
Christine Handley
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Mental Health Service ◽  
Health Service ◽  
Qualitative Inquiry ◽  
Service Users ◽  
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