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July 26, 2026Social Psychiatry and Psychiatric EpidemiologyOpen Access

Exploring the value of lived experience in a mental health research centre

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RBRick BurgessKing's College LondonAFAlison FaulknerKing's College LondonRGRaza GriffithsMental Health Research UK

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Implication

Position paper emphasizes the role of lived experience in research, suggesting ethical involvement can enhance quality.

Key Points

  • This position paper aims to highlight the significance of lived experience involvement in mental health research and identify barriers to ethical participation.
  • Co-produced by the Lived Experience Advisory Board and researchers in collaborative workshops.
  • Reflected on personal experiences with mental health and research participation.
  • Analyzed themes from scholarship on lived experience research.
  • Identified six key aspects of effective lived experience involvement in research.
  • Emphasized the need for commitment from research organizations to facilitate ethical involvement.
  • Concluded that incorporating lived experience boosts the relevance and quality of mental health research.

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Burgess et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a65a6f2d3aea3239cd77ff5https://doi.org/10.1007/s00127-026-03167-4
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