title: Women's experiences of participation in a feminist group for women with complex mental health issues.
abstract: A sample of women (n = 5) participated in a qualitative service evaluation concerning an open-ended, therapeutic group for women only. Data analysis followed suggestions by Halcomb and Davidson (2006). Main themes derived from the evaluation included: 'Groups are different from individual work', 'Belonging/ not being alone', 'Performance in the group', 'The group as a safety net', 'Life improvements and hope for the future' and 'The extent of emotional despair felt'. In this paper, several sub-themes within the main themes and relevant theories and implications for theory and service provision are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Mytton Oak Unit, Royal Shrewsbury Hospital North, South Staffordshire and Shropshire NHS Foundation Trust, Shrewsbury, UK.
authors.forename: Emma Catherine
authors.initials: EC
authors.lastname: Clements Eaton
authors.forename: Rachel
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Cox
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D019513:Feminism; D006801:Humans; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000523:psychology* / Q000628:therapy*; D008875:Middle Aged; D017060:Patient Satisfaction; D012657:Self-Help Groups; D014930:Women / Q000523:psychology*