To describe the process of collaborative, contextualised development and implementation of a model of care for adults with symptoms suggestive of attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder in an Aboriginal community-controlled health service.
Conclusion
The current article describes an attempt to reduce unmet mental health needs through a systemic approach within a well-established Indigenous community-controlled organisation.
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