Evidence
Those responsible for commissioning services for people with mental health problems will need to look at the breadth of care available. This means looking at promoting positive mental health, prevention of self harm and suicide, diagnosis, treatment, management of chronic complications, multidisciplinary care and specialist care.
The aim should be to provide a comprehensive and equitable range of services. These should be responsive to local views from patients and providers, and be provided within the budget available.
Evidence of best practice is vital to be able to specify the range, nature and quality of services along the different patient pathways.