ABSTRACT
In the past few years, co-production has made a prominent presence within mental health services thanks to the recovery model. However, unlike the recovery model, there seems to be a paucity of evidence as it relates to its full implementation within mental health services. After an exhaustive search of both the peer and grey literature, only two examples of early attempts of implementation of this concept were identified: One based within an Irish context, and the other, from the United Kingdom. Through a critical examination of both texts, a number of implementation challenges have been identified. Specifically relating to the lack of clarity regarding the meaning behind the term, the vagueness of its application and also the environment in which co-production is being introduced. Such challenges will become useful as this text progresses and as such these implementation challenges serve as catalysts for the creation of further guidance to support the implementation of the concept in mental health service provision.
