Appendix 1 Common acronyms used in mental health settings

AHP Allied health professional

AMHP Approved mental health practitioner

AO Assertive outreach

BDI Beck Depression Index

BME Black and minority ethnic

BP Blood pressure

BPD Borderline personality disorder

CAMHS Child and adolescent mental health

CBT Cognitive behavioural therapy

CMHT Community mental health team

CPA Care Programme Approach

CPN Community psychiatric nurse

CRHT Crisis resolution and home treatment

CTO Community treatment order

DBT Dialectical behaviour therapy

DH Department of Health

DPSD Dangerous and severe personality disorder

ECT Electroconvulsive therapy

EI Early intervention

HONOS Health of the Nation Outcome Scale

IAPT Increasing access to psychological therapies

LUNSERS Liverpool University neuroleptic side effects rating scale

MHA Mental Health Act

MSE Mini-mental state examination

MVA Managing violence and aggression

NICE National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence

NMC Nursing and Midwifery Council

PD Personality disorder

PICU Psychiatric intensive care unit

PRN Pro re nata (medication that is given when needed)

RC Responsible clinician

SSRI Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor

STR Support time and recovery (worker)

WRAP Wellness recovery action plan