Adult (18-64 years)
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This documentation provides extracts from relevant sections of the 
`National PHN Guidance - Initial Assessment and Referral for Mental Health Care <https://www.health.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2021/09/primary-health-networks-phn-mental-health-care-guidance-initial-assessment-and-referral-for-mental-health-care-national-phn-guidance-initial-assessment-and-referral-for-mental-health-care.pdf>`_ which has been designed to assist general practitioners and clinicians to recommend the most appropriate level of care for an adult seeking or requiring mental health support. The adult version focuses on persons aged 18-64 years of age.

Whilst the Guidance uses age to indicate the overall appropriateness of each tool, the final decision about the most appropriate version is based on the clinical judgment of the user, taking into account contextual and developmental considerations. 


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