Describes the role of a range of other professionals involved in mental health services and evaluates how 'partnership working' can improve the outcomes for those with mental health problems.

Your report must include a description of the roles of the following professionals:
• Independent Mental Health Advocate
• Independent Mental Capacity Advocate
• Approved Mental Health Professional and Responsible Clinician
• Community Psychiatric Nurse (CPN)
• Psychiatrist; Psychologist.
• Therapist
• Health Professional i.e. GP or Pharmacist
• Social care and support workers i.e. Social Worker, Employment Advisor
You should could research good practice examples of professionals working in partnership using examples highlighted by organisations such as the Mental Health Foundation, the Social Care Institute for Excellence, and reports from Care Quality Commission inspections.
From these examples, you should evaluate of how outcomes for those with mental health problems can be improved by professionals/agencies working together.
Remember an evaluation should consider the limitations or difficulties in partnership working.