For me personally the diversity of this list and the subsequent debates and the occasional lapse into inane humour, has made this site one of the best things I have found on the net. I read, learn, lurk, and occasionally contribute. At times I lurk awed by some of the academic debating mixed with those on the shop floor. More importantly I take this with me and have already planted small seeds that are taking root where I work which will affect and improve practice, honestly!!!! long may it last, cheers, Carole richardgbarker@bigfoot.com

I enjoy the input/information from other areas of the world. It is insightful. dmb5@acsu.buffalo.edu

The one thing I have really benefited from in these discussions is an increased awareness of how our culture influences our understanding of what is necessary in our practice. Adam Sargant adam.sargant@bigfoot.com

I have decided to take a year off however and just enjoy my home and work but I am hoping to put something together to present at the Australian and New Zealand College of mental health nurses conference in Melbourne next year. I have to add that the discussion group has contributed greatly to my learning this year and has helped me to develop more critical thinking when exploring issues. Toni Woods shane.toni.woods@xtra.co.nz

Just a note to let you know how much I have appreciated the List over this year. Your efforts have made a significant difference to both the UK and global scene. The level of debate and comradeship is truly exceptional, given the differences which exist between one country and another. Heartiest congratulations. Phil Barker P.J.Barker@newcastle.ac.uk

The underlying level and standard of discussion within this group is infinitely superior to many other lists, due in no small part to the list-owner's hard work. Paul C. Stewart-Davies Stewart-Davies@cardiff.ac.uk

Thanks (a bit belatedly) for all the work you have been doing Len. I have found (& continue to find) this discussion group to be stimulating. I have "met" some interesting people & have been encouraged to pursue themes on my own which were raised by the people in this group. So, thanks for the past, look forward to what is to come! Rosemary Kohr rkohr@vichosp.london.on.ca

It's good just the way it is! There is a good mix of debate on a wide range of topics. Brent Doncliff brentd@southern.co.nz

The list serves a valuable purpose. It links us together when we need to be connected. That varies from day to day and person to person. Sometimes I get support from reading other's intelligent postings, makes me proud to be one of them, a psych nurse. Sometimes I get answers to my questions and sometimes I can share. Recently, I posted a request for information/experience with therapeutic gardens. So many nurses offered help, advise, contact names, resources, and most important, encouragement to try it! Thank you, thank you. We took your advice, wrote a proposal and you can share it our pleasure, the administration of our psych facility has accepted the proposal. We are developing a garden which will be for therapy with geriatric psychiatric clients. Of course we still have lots to learn about horticultural therapy, but we have begun! Keep you posted :) Dorothy dmcgee@julian.uwo.ca

Thanks to all of you who supplied patient rights information. I have enough to go on with - for quite some time! What a resource you all are. Leana Uys UYS@mtb.und.ac.za

Having left this group some months ago I discovered that I missed the level of discussion about things to do with psych. nursing that this group manages. So here I am- back again. Yours Terry Burridge Terry Burridge@aol.com

Thanks for this. The list is doing a great job threading out implications of Nick's request, Mike's response, Adam's response.... Ditto the thread on acute settings. The heat, the intelligence, the commitments of all sorts, the process are valuable - and not just the 'outcomes', 'truth', 'evidence' we may or may not reach, agree on, construct, etc. Steve Tilley s.tilley@ed.ac.uk

I am also in the process of reviewing my Trust's current Observation Policy and I am finding the comments made on the list very useful. Joe Laryea joe.2103@lineone.net

I have found the thoughtful contributions made by Jon, Mike, Bob etc (sorry others...but you're included) refreshing and engaging. They have also given me a chance to make a considered rather than reactive contribution to the dialogue that makes this list the rewarding, infuriating, enlightening, irritating, compulsive, wonderful place that it is. … I'm a teacher in a postgraduate programme. In a rational world I would give up and use the course funding to buy everyone a computer and an internet connection with a default to psychiatric-nursing. tony o'brien joanandtony@xtra.co.nz

Just had to tell the list how grateful I have been to be a member. I have participated on many occasions, and lurked on others. All of the time, I have enjoyed the information, the bantering and the different personalities of everyone. Sharron E. M. Padden owl@DOWCO.COM