TY  - JOUR
AB  - Purpose This paper aims to highlight the critical importance of the perspectives of mental health service-users during the COVID-19 pandemic.Design/methodology/approach This viewpoint is based on a review of recent research and literature and draws on consultations with experts by experience, including the lead author.Findings The authors argue that expertise-by-experience is critical to policy, service development and research; but there is a risk it will be neglected at a time of rapid and reactive clinical development.Research limitations/implications Understanding and responding to the nuances of individual need can only be achieved through coproducing service strategy design, delivery and research with mental health service users. The consultation outlined in this viewpoint gives some indication of the type of valuable insights that can be gained through seeking and listening to the perspectives of experts by experience.Originality/value The discussions revealed that experience of managing severe and complex mental health conditions can actually be advantageous when facing a crisis such as COVID-19.
VL  - 24
IS  - 3
SN  - 2042-8308
DO  - 10.1108/MHSI-05-2020-0028
UR  - https://doi.org/10.1108/MHSI-05-2020-0028
AU  - Zeilig Hannah
AU  - Gee Brioney
AU  - Teague Bonnie
AU  - Wilson Jonathan
AU  - Hackmann Corinna
PY  - 2020
Y1  - 2020/01/01
TI  - Foregrounding the perspectives of mental health services users during the COVID-19 pandemic
T2  - Mental Health and Social Inclusion
PB  - Emerald Publishing Limited
SP  - 131
EP  - 133
Y2  - 2024/05/05
ER  -