Marac toolkit for mental health services
A handy guide with template forms that explains how the process works, how to attend and how to refer.
Mental health: practice briefing
This practice briefing is designed to help Idvas and Idaas better support the additional needs of their clients
This practice briefing reflects on the additional needs of clients who have mental health difficulties. It looks at how domestic abuse advocates such as Idvas and Idaas can work to better engage and support this marginalised group.
It explores:
- client profile
- language
- barriers to disclosure
- the structure of mental health services
- common mental health problems
- reflections for practice
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