title: Client participation in mental health service delivery.
abstract: Client participation in the delivery of mental health services is a relatively inexpensive but underutilized mechanism for providing increased support and continuity of care. CMHCs are falling short of fully realizing the potential value of self-help programs in the day-to-day operations of the Centers. Existing programs of several varieties show that the obstacles of limited motivation, capacities, organizational framework, and resistance by clients and professionals can be surmounted.
mesh_terms: D003156:Community Mental Health Services / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006801:Humans; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000534:rehabilitation; D010344:Patient Advocacy; D010358:Patient Participation; D012657:Self-Help Groups / Q000458:organization & administration; D014481:United States