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Public mental health attorneys provide legal services to people experiencing mental health issues, often with an emphasis on obtaining government benefits and services, protecting rights, fighting discrimination, and providing technical assistance to consumers, other mental health advocates, and professionals. Public mental health therapists are responsible for providing clinical assessments, counseling, psychotherapy, and supportive services. Their caseload may include adults, children, and families experiencing mental health crises, issues or conflicts. The overlap between the two job descriptions is obvious. So why does it sometimes seem there is not a full measure of trust between the two? Regarding what issues does this happen, and what can be done about it?
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