Beyond the Water Towers

The unfinished revolution in mental health services 1985-2005

The last 20 years have seen dramatic changes in UK mental health services. From a system dominated by large Victorian hospitals to a service based on a growing range of community services, mental health care has been transformed in the last two decades. This book charts that progress and examines the key issues facing mental health services. With contributions from many of the country's leading experts in mental health care, it will be essential reading for anyone wanting to learn about recent developments in policy and practice.

Three sample chapters are now available from the book. You can download them here.

Download Overview of Mental Health Policy PDF (65KB)

Download Mental health service user movement PDF (71KB)

Download Acute Care in Crisis PDF (75KB)