文摘
The experience of 25 years of concept mapping covers a broad diversity of mental health care topics. Ninety concept mapping projects are grouped in five periods and into five typologies. Concept mapping proved to be a creative, effective, and efficient strategy for clarifying complex topics. The focus of concept mapping projects is in the period of 2010–2014 on research topics. A network of experts is needed to enhance methodological quality and to promote concept mapping in Europe.