Length and associated characteristics of short-term detentions: an analysis of detentions under the Mental Health Act in Scotland, 2006-2018.

Moira Connolly Lisa Schölin Gail S Robertson Arun Chopra

Published in: Social psychiatry and psychiatric epidemiology (2023)

The length of STDCs reduced over time, fewer detentions lapsed, and weekday patterning was evident in each year. These data can inform legislative and service reviews.

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mental health
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randomized controlled trial
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