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Summary of the detaining sections - Mental Health Law Online

(7 days ago) 1 Section 2: admission for assessment. 2 Section 3: admission for treatment. 3 Section 4: emergency admission for assessment. 4 Section 5: holding powers. 5 Section 7: guardianship. 6 Section 17A: Comm… See more

https://www.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/Summary_of_the_detaining_sections

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Mental Health Act - NHS

(5 days ago) WEBThe Mental Health Act (1983) is the main piece of legislation that covers the assessment, treatment and rights of people with a mental health disorder. You can read the Mental …

https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/social-care-and-your-rights/mental-health-and-the-law/mental-health-act/

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What is the Mental Health Act 1983? - Mind

(9 days ago) WEBThe Mental Health Act 1983 is the law in England and Wales which was updated in 2007. It tells people with mental health problems what their rights are regarding: Assessment …

https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/legal-rights/mental-health-act-1983/about-the-mha-1983/

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The Mental Health Act (MHA) Summary Geeky Medics

(Just Now) WEBSection 131. Section 131 of the Mental Health Act is a section of the legislation which covers the informal admission of patients. This means that patients can …

https://geekymedics.com/the-mental-health-act-mha/

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Mental Health Act 1983 - Mind

(4 days ago) WEBMental Health Act. What does the Mental Health Act cover? The Mental Health Act is divided up into lots of different sections. These contain information on: Your rights when …

https://www.mind.org.uk/media-a/2909/mha-1983-2018.pdf

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Commonly used sections of the Mental Health Act 1983

(4 days ago) WEBCommonly used sections of the Mental Health Act 1983. The areas below are the most commonly used sections of the Mental Health Act. They are the parts that you or …

https://www.shsc.nhs.uk/service-users-and-carers/commonly-used-sections-mental-health-act-1983

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What is the Mental Health Act? - Rethink Mental Illness

(Just Now) WEBThe Mental Health Act (MHA) says when you can be detained in hospital and treated against your wishes. under holding powers of the Mental Health Act (section 5), or; …

https://rethink.org/advice-and-information/rights-restrictions/mental-health-laws/mental-health-act/

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Mental Health Act 1983 - Mind

(3 days ago) WEBunder the Mental Health Act. Mental Health Act FAQs . This section gives answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs) about your rights under the Mental Health Act. Can …

https://www.mind.org.uk/media/13379/mha-2022-downloadable-version-pdf.pdf

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Mental Health Act 1983 - Wikipedia

(2 days ago) WEBThe Mental Health Act 1983 (c. 20) is an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom.It covers the reception, care and treatment of mentally disordered people, the …

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mental_Health_Act_1983

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Mental Health Act 1983: reference guide - GOV.UK

(1 days ago) WEBDetails. It is a reference source for people who want to understand the main provisions of the Mental Health Act 1983 and the regulations under the Act, as …

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/mental-health-act-1983-reference-guide

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Mental Health Act 1983 - Legislation.gov.uk

(3 days ago) WEBDuty of approved mental health professionals to make applications for admission or guardianship. 14. Where a patient is admitted to a hospital in pursuance 15. …

https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1983/20/contents

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The Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act of …

(2 days ago) WEBAct, 2023): Section-by-Section Summary The Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act was enacted on December 29, 2022, as Division FF, Title I …

https://crsreports.congress.gov/product/pdf/R/R47910

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Mental Health Act 1983: a summary of the act and its implications

(8 days ago) WEBAbstract. The Mental Health Act 1983 1 consolidates the changes made to the Mental Health Act 1959 2 by inco rporating changes made by the Mental Health …

https://academic.oup.com/jpubhealth/article-abstract/6/2/149/1538380

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Mental Health Act (easy read) - NHS

(5 days ago) WEBThe Mental Health Act is a law that tells people with a mental health disorder what their rights are and how they can be treated. The term "mental health disorder" is used to …

https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/social-care-and-your-rights/mental-health-and-the-law/mental-health-act-easy-read/

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Briefing: Mental Health Act 2007 - Simon Lawton-Smith

(Just Now) WEBThe Mental Health Act 1983 (as amended, most recently by the Mental Health Act 2007) is designed to give health professionals the powers, in certain circumstances, to detain, …

https://assets.kingsfund.org.uk/f/256914/x/6c4339a9f2/mental_health_act_2007.pdf

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11 DETENTION UNDER THE MENTAL HEALTH ACT - National …

(5 days ago) WEBThis chapter provides evidence about the key problems relating to detention under a section of the Mental Health Act (HMSO, 2007), including assessment, referral and …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK327290/

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Modernising the Mental Health Act: getting the balance right

(3 days ago) WEBThe Mental Health Act 1983 in England and Wales is the principal piece of legislation by which people with a mental disorder can be detained and have their …

https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(18)33140-4/fulltext

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Directory of Mental Health Services - The Official Web Site for …

(2 days ago) WEBDivision mailing address: Department of Human Services. Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services 5 Commerce Way. P.O. Box 362. Trenton, New Jersey 08625 1-800 …

https://www.nj.gov/humanservices/dmhas/home/hotlines/MH_Dir_COMPLETE.pdf

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New Federal Rules Seek To Strengthen Mental Health Parity

(2 days ago) WEBOn July 25, 2023, the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and the Treasury (the tri-agencies) proposed a new rule to strengthen the enforcement of the federal …

https://www.healthaffairs.org/content/forefront/new-federal-rules-seek-strengthen-mental-health-parity

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Systems Advocacy - The Official Web Site for The State of …

(2 days ago) WEBCommunity Health Law Project 35 Journal Square, Suite 827 Jersey City, NJ 07306 (973) 963-6295 Laurel House 316 Livingston Avenue New Brunswick, NJ 08903 (732) 246 …

https://www.nj.gov/humanservices/dmhas/resources/services/treatment/mental_health/Systems_Advocacy.pdf

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Your (Unofficial) Guide to State-Sponsored Therapy in New Jersey

(6 days ago) WEBQuick facts about New Jersey’s mental health system: In 2022 and 2023, the New Jersey government added hundreds of millions of dollars to the state mental health budget to …

https://blog.opencounseling.com/public-mental-health-nj/

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