Qualitative Research Methods in Mental Health and Psychotherapy

Abstract

This book provides a user-friendly introduction to the qualitative methods most commonly used in the mental health and psychotherapy arena.\n\n- Chapters are written by leading researchers and the editors are experienced qualitative researchers, clinical trainers, and mental health practitioners.\n\n- Provides chapter-by-chapter guidance on conducting a qualitative study from across a range of approaches.\n\n- Offers guidance on how to review and appraise existing qualitative literature, how to choose the most appropriate method, and how to consider ethical issues.\n\n- Demonstrates how specific methods have been applied to questions in mental health research.\n\n- Uses examples drawn from recent research, including research with service users, in mental health practice and in psychotherapy.