'We're all in the same boat': An Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis study of experiences of being an 'expert' during patient and public involvement within Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS).

This study demonstrates the complexity of experience that service users and clinical staff face when engaging in involvement activities in CAMHS. The findings demonstrate the value in engaging multiple stakeholder groups while also highlighting the importance of proper consideration of the procedures involved and facilitators of engagement.