Mental health services research is a research theme under the Centre for Mental Health Policy and Evaluation.

What does our theme do?

We use both trial and observational designs to study the effectiveness and implementation of interventions in mental health.

How do we work?

We work across a wide range of stakeholders from the NHS, Department of Health and Social Care, Non Governmental Organisations, users of mental health services and their supporters.

What are we aiming to achieve?

We aim to generate evidence on the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of both novel and existing interventions; and on how they may be implemented with a view to reducing inequities in access to, experience of, and outcomes for people experiencing mental health problems.