28/08/2026
We’ve been campaigning for change in how mental health services are organised and we’re so excited to see these results launched.
Open Dialogue is a relational approach that involves a person’s support network, relevant family members, friends and others that they trust.
The trial results published in the Lancet found that Open Dialogues improves recovery, quality of life and satisfaction. It found that those receiving help through the Open Dialogue were:
💡3 x less likely to be admitted to hospital
💡If they we’re admitted they spent 54% less time in hospital
💡And were half as likely to be referred to crisis teams.
This approach will strengthen the Open Access same day approach already being rolled out here in Wales.
The ODDESSI trial is another piece of solid evidence that we need to step towards a system that recognises the impact of our experiences, our circumstances, and the human interconnections around us.
Dr Jen Daffin shares her thoughts in her blog https://platfform.org/mental-health/treatment-focused-on-connection-and-relational-health-cuts-mental-health-hospital-admissions/
