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Service Availability: Evaluate the availability of mental health services across different regions within the ACT, including urban, suburban, and rural areas.
Wait Times: Investigate the average wait times for accessing various mental health services, including emergency, inpatient, outpatient, and community-based services.
Service Utilization: Analyze the utilization rates of mental health services and identify any disparities in access among different demographic groups (e.g., age, gender, socioeconomic status, cultural background).
Quality of Care: Assess the quality of care provided by mental health services, including patient satisfaction, treatment outcomes, and adherence to best practice guidelines.
Funding and Resources: Examine the current funding levels and resource allocation for mental health services and determine if they are adequate to meet the demand.
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