Publications by authors named "Deepa Singhal"

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  • - The ACT updated its mental health legislation on March 1, 2016, to investigate how these changes affected detention rates for involuntary orders.
  • - A study analyzed three years of data before the legislative change, revealing a significant decrease in Psychiatric Treatment Orders (PTOs) and an increase in Emergency Actions (EAs) during the subsequent period.
  • - The findings suggest that the new legislation influenced detention practices, but further research is needed to assess the effects of changes to support services since the study concluded.
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Anxiety-related disorders are common in the child and adolescent population. They cause significant distress, which can affect social, emotional, family and academic functioning. They frequently present in general paediatric and primary care settings.

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