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Abstract
Over the past 12 years users of mental health services have been striving to ensure that they have a greater voice in the development and running of mental health services. This article provides an overview of the historical, cultural and political factors surrounding the development of users as partners in mental health, a description of the main developments since 1985, and a commentary on areas requiring further development.