About BEST in MH

BEST in MH is a clinical question-answering service providing answers to intervention-related questions in any area of mental health.

We offer expert searching of quality sources of information. For more information see our search strategy.

We will also assess the information we find and report any bias. For more information see our critical appraisal tools. We will provide a critically appraised summary of the best available evidence within 10 days of receiving your question.

Who can use BEST in MH?

Providers of mental health care within SLAM NHS trust and South London primary care trusts.

We regret that we are unable currently to deal with enquiries from members of the public.

What is a suitable question for BEST in MH?

Questions concerning interventions or treatments for any mental health problem. Answers to other clinical questions, e.g. aetiology, diagnosis, prognosis, screening, legal and ethical, may be found using our links to other information providers.

We will need details of the patients/population of interest, the intervention being considered, any comparisons in which you are interested and any outcomes of particular concern. To submit a question lease use our online enquiry form.

The funding for this service has now ceased so we are unable to accept new questions. Please search our answers database for details of previously answered questions. These answers are not updated, so please note the date each was prepared.

This web site will remain available, but it will no longer be updated.

Disclaimer

Individual health care providers are responsible for assessing the applicability of BEST in MH answers to their clinical practice. BEST in MH is not responsible or liable for, directly or indirectly, any form of damage resulting from the use/misuse of information contained in or implied by these documents.

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