Collaborative Ethnographic Working in Mental Health 1st Edition

Capture new ways of working with people, communities and services in mental health through Collaborative Ethnographic Working in Mental Health (1st Edition) by Neil Armstrong. This clear, authoritative guide reframes ethnography as a practical, team-oriented approach for researchers, clinicians and service designers seeking deeper, context-sensitive insight.

Grounded in real-world practice, the book walks readers through collaborative methods that bridge qualitative research and day-to-day clinical work. You’ll find accessible explanations of participant observation, co-production, ethical reflexivity and participatory analysis—presented so teams can apply them across inpatient settings, community mental health services and policy environments in the UK and internationally. Practical case examples clarify how ethnographic methods reveal hidden dynamics in care pathways, improve service design and amplify lived experience.

Designed for postgraduate students, frontline practitioners, academic researchers and commissioners, this text equips you with a step-by-step mindset for conducting rigorous, inclusive research that informs better decisions. It’s ideal for those working within the NHS, universities and non-profit organisations, as well as global mental health programmes seeking culturally responsive approaches.

Readable, methodical and deeply human, Neil Armstrong’s book transforms complex qualitative methods into usable skills that enhance collaboration, improve outcomes and support meaningful engagement with service users and carers. If you’re committed to research and practice that values context and co-production, this is an essential resource.

Order your copy today to bring collaborative ethnography into your mental health work and drive change where it matters most.

Note: eBooks do not include supplementary materials such as CDs, access codes, etc.