Role of the police in linking individuals experiencing mental health crises with mental health services

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The police are considered frontline professionals in managing individuals experiencing mental health crises. This study examines the extent to which these individuals are disconnected from mental health services, and whether the poli...

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Main Authors: van den Brink Rob HS, Broer Jan, Tholen Alfons J, Winthorst Wim H, Visser Ellen, Wiersma Durk
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-10-01
Series:BMC Psychiatry
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Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-244X/12/171