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Subjective experiences of the first response to mental health crises in the community: a qualitative systematic review.

Penny D XanthopoulouCiara ThomasJemima Dooley
Published in: BMJ open (2022)
Lack of resources in mental healthcare and rise in mental illness suggest that FR response to MHC is inevitable. Inconsistent training, complexity of procedures and persistent stigmatisation make this a very challenging task. Improving communication with family carers and colleagues could make a difference. Broader issues of legitimacy and procedural barriers should be considered in order to reduce criminalisation and ensure an empathetic response.
Keyphrases
  • mental health
  • mental illness
  • systematic review
  • healthcare
  • meta analyses
  • virtual reality
  • randomized controlled trial
  • physical activity