NSW Auditor General's Report into Emergency Mental Health Services

May 2005

About one in five people will be affected at some stage by a mental health problem or illness.

Although most people can be treated in the community, at times some may require emergency treatment or admission to hospital for short-term intensive therapy. Timely access to these services is essential for appropriate patient care and to minimise the risk of harm to self or others.

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