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Abstract
This study investigated the opinions of professionals working in Community Mental Health Teams (CMHTs) about the function of CMHTs, and of their own role within them. All professional members (157) of all CMHTs (17) within one Trust were surveyed, using a 22-question questionnaire. Eightyfour professionals replied (53.5%). The professional groups were consultants, other medical Doctors, psychologists, nurses, social workers, occupational therapists, and family therapists. Results strongly supported the prediction that different professional groups held radically different views about the role and importance of CMHTs. The implications of these findings are discussed with reference to: the variety of problems faced by the different professions working in CMHTs; the effect of particular professional socialisation; the appropriate professional mix; issues surrounding leadership; and the relationship between professional autonomy and co-operative work-behaviour.