Mental health and wellbeing
Mental Health Act
YoungMinds · 2021
About this report
This report presents findings from workshops and one-to-one calls with 19 young people aged 16–25 who had lived experience of the Mental Health Act, conducted by YoungMinds on behalf of Rethink Mental Illness as part of the public consultation on proposed MHA reforms. The overarching finding was that young people did not feel listened to or meaningfully involved in their care and treatment. Key themes included the need for individualised, person-centred care; clearer communication of rights; better access to advocacy; and improved support during transitions from CAMHS to adult mental health services. The report makes recommendations on advocacy access, autonomy, consistency of care, neurodiversity awareness, and staff communication.
Research details
- Methodology
- Focus groupInterviewMixed methods
- Sample size
- 19
- Sample
- Young people aged 16–25 with lived experience of the Mental Health Act (through section, voluntary admission, or indirect experience via close family/friends), representing a mix of genders and ethnicities; including YoungMinds Activists and externally recruited participants.
- Place
- UK-wide
- Youth involvement
- Young people consulted
- Funder
- Rethink Mental Illness