Mental Health Presentations – Guideline Revised

Description: Completely revised guideline. New information on mental health services provision and treatment for mental ill health. Details on the Mental Health Act, conveyance and provisions (Sections) and equality in mental health. Guidance on taking a comprehensive history, assessing risk, mental state examination (MSE) and physical assessment. Management guidance: therapeutic, de-escalation, shared decision making, safety planning, communication and decisions around conveyance. Guidance on self-harm, suicide, dementia, pregnancy and eating disorders.
Date Update Posted Online: May 10, 2023
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