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Which age group had the highest rate of mental health-related emergency department (ED) presentations in Australia in 2019-20?
Which age group had the highest rate of mental health-related emergency department (ED) presentations in Australia in 2019-20?
What percentage of all presentations to public Australian EDs were mental health-related in 2019-20?
What percentage of all presentations to public Australian EDs were mental health-related in 2019-20?
Did the proportion of mental health-related ED presentations increase or decrease from 2018-19 to 2019-20?
Did the proportion of mental health-related ED presentations increase or decrease from 2018-19 to 2019-20?
Which gender had a higher rate of mental health-related ED presentations in Australia in 2019-20?
Which gender had a higher rate of mental health-related ED presentations in Australia in 2019-20?
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Which country is mentioned in the text as having a growing concern for mental health in emergency situations?
Which country is mentioned in the text as having a growing concern for mental health in emergency situations?
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Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a possible setting for initial contact with an individual experiencing mental distress?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a possible setting for initial contact with an individual experiencing mental distress?
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Why is it critical for staff to respond to individuals with empathy and compassion in the ED?
Why is it critical for staff to respond to individuals with empathy and compassion in the ED?
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What can emergency assessment and treatment trigger for people experiencing mental health issues?
What can emergency assessment and treatment trigger for people experiencing mental health issues?
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How do people experiencing mental health issues commonly perceive ED presentation?
How do people experiencing mental health issues commonly perceive ED presentation?
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What is important to understand about the emergency clinical environment in relation to people with previous traumatic experiences?
What is important to understand about the emergency clinical environment in relation to people with previous traumatic experiences?
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