A review compared referrals to an adult community mental health service across two consecutive six-month periods.
| Six-month period | Referrals received | Referrals where the first appointment was more than 28 days later |
|---|---|---|
| Period 1 | 480 | 96 |
| Period 2 | 600 | 210 |
Explain how the pattern in the table could increase pressure on another public service.
69 exam-style questions on OCR GCSE Psychology 3.1 Key Concepts, covering 3.1.1 Defining mental health and prevalence, 3.1.2 Incidence of mental health problems over time, 3.1.3 Effects of stigma and discrimination, and 3.1.4 Effects on wider society. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.