Children's voices: A review of the literature pertinent to looked-after children's views of mental health services

Abstract

Service-user involvement is an essential component of mental health service provision. This review aims to synthesise literature that has attempted to elicit children's experiences of mental health services with particular reference to looked-after children. The review is limited to qualitative research with study inclusion based on a synthesis of good quality criteria. Identification of gaps in the literature, directions for further research and implications for service developments are discussed. © 2007 Association for Child and Adolescent Mental Health.