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Approved mental health professional
Plain English definition
From:
Think Local Act Personal (TLAP) Jargon Buster
A professional with specialist training who can be called on to arrange for a person to have their mental health assessed, to decide whether they should be admitted to hospital for their own safety or the safety of others. The approved professional's main job may be social worker, occupational therapist, community mental health nurse or psychologist.
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