White J C
Can Ment Health. 1989 Jun;37(2):2-4.
One consumer shares a personal journey that enabled her to participate in the Canadian Mental Health Association. Committees, boards and other groups can encourage consumer participation by accepting and supporting these individuals. Consumers bring a personal, passionate knowledge of the problems and potential solutions. Partnership among consumers, professionals, family members, and community leaders increases effectiveness. Consumers who choose to identify themselves and participate face financial and emotional costs. Their anger with the system is a motive to create change. People who are taking risks need practical and emotional support. Other group members can help provide safety that makes consumer participation possible.
一位消费者分享了她的个人经历，这段经历使她能够参与加拿大心理健康协会的活动。委员会、董事会和其他团体可以通过接纳和支持这些个人来鼓励消费者参与。消费者带来了对问题及潜在解决方案的个人化、充满热情的认知。消费者、专业人士、家庭成员和社区领袖之间的合作能提高效率。选择表明身份并参与其中的消费者面临着经济和情感上的代价。他们对现有体系的愤怒是推动变革的动力。勇于冒险的人需要实际的和情感上的支持。其他团体成员可以帮助提供保障，使消费者参与成为可能。
