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A Longitudinal Study of Mental Health Consumer/Survivor Initiatives: Part 1--Literature Review and Overview of the Study
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Nelson, Geoffrey; Ochocka, Joanna; Janzen, Rich; Trainor, John – Journal of Community Psychology, 2006
Mental health consumer-run organizations are alternatives to mainstream mental health services, and they have the dual focus of supporting members and creating systems change. The existing literature suggests that these organizations have beneficial impacts on social support, community integration, personal empowerment, subjective quality of life,…
Descriptors: Mental Health Programs, Health Services, Community Organizations, Self Help Programs