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About the impossibility of a single (ex-)user and survivor of psychiatry position[This paper].
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Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavica . Dec2001 Supplement, Vol. 104, p102-106. 5p. - Publication Year :
- 2001
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Abstract
- Objective: To present the European Network of (ex-)users and survivors of psychiatry and discuss issues of concern among (ex-)users and survivors. Method: Material from papers and documents published by and discussed among (ex-)users and survivors of psychiatry is used to outline topics of interest. Results: The European Network of (ex-)Users and Survivors of Psychiatry (ENUSP) was founded in 1991 as an association of national/regional organizations of (ex-)users and survivors of psychiatry. The network organizes biennial conferences, all delegates are (ex-)users and survivors of psychiatry. ENUSP aims include the fight against discrimination of people with experience of the psychiatric system, support for (ex-)user/survivor organizations, influence on policy-making, legislation and human rights debates, demedicalizing psychiatry, and opposition to unidimensional approaches to mental and emotional distress. Conclusion: (Ex-)users and survivors should be involved in monitoring psychiatric services, education and examination of mental health professionals. User/survivor-controlled services constitute an important innovative service. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 0001690X
- Volume :
- 104
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavica
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 63184135
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1034/j.1600-0447.2001.1040s2102.x