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Community mental health team

CMHT

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Community Mental Health Team

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A team of professionals who can support you in your own home, rather than in hospital, if you have a complex or serious mental health problem. The team may include psychiatrists, psychologists, nurses, social workers and occupational therapists. Their role is to organise and coordinate your treatment and care.

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