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What happens when you get sectioned? - Patient

(4 days ago) Under the Mental Health Act 1983, you can be kept in hospital for a specified period of time if certain conditions apply. These conditions are quite stringent - so you don't need to worry about being sectioned if, for example, you visit your doctor with depression or anxiety. Nor can someone else call for you to … See more

https://patient.info/news-and-features/what-happens-when-you-get-sectioned

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About sectioning - Mind

(5 days ago) WEBWhat does sectioning mean? If you are sectioned, this means that you are kept in hospital under the Mental Health Act 1983. There are different types of sections, each with …

https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/legal-rights/sectioning/about-sectioning/

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Information for 11-18 year olds on being sectioned

(6 days ago) WEBA law called the Mental Health Act 1983 explains when and how this should happen. Being sectioned is different to being an informal patient, which is when you agree to go into …

https://www.mind.org.uk/for-young-people/hospital/being-sectioned/

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Sectioning (2020) - Word version - Mind

(6 days ago) WEBQuick facts. Being sectioned means that you are kept in hospital under the Mental Health Act 1983. You can be sectioned if your own health or safety are at risk, or to protect …

https://www.mind.org.uk/media-a/6155/sectioning-2020.pdf

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Being sectioned Royal College of Psychiatrists

(Just Now) WEBBeing sectioned (in England and Wales) Being sectioned means being admitted to hospital whether or not you agree to it. The legal authority for your admission to hospital …

https://www.rcpsych.ac.uk/mental-health/treatments-and-wellbeing/being-sectioned

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The facts about sectioning under the Mental Health Act

(4 days ago) WEB20 July 2015. Thinkstock. When 26-year-old Jenny was sectioned under the Mental Health Act, she says she felt scared, alone and "terrified she'd never be let out". The act was used more than

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/newsbeat-33158533

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The facts about sectioning under the Mental Health Act

(4 days ago) WEBThe mental health act is used to decide when somebody should sectioned. It was used more than 50,000 times in 2014 - an increase of 30% over the last decade, …

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/newsbeat-37687779

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Mental Health Act: 'I was sectioned and no one told …

(4 days ago) WEBShe was detained under the Mental Health Act twice, once in January 2018 and then in June 2018. On both occasions the 23-year-old experienced psychotic episodes.

https://www.bbc.com/news/disability-55586447

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Sectioning - Crisis Tools

(2 days ago) WEBVideo transcript. Akram: When setting expectations, explain that in this interaction, sectioning will only be introduced to the table as a last resort. One stereotype which …

https://crisistools.org.uk/training/what-we-need-crisis-services-and-practitioners-to-know/sectioning/

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What Does It Mean To Be Sectioned Under Mental Health …

(6 days ago) WEBWhat is sectioning? The basic legal framework is the Mental Health Act 1983 (MHA). This allows people to be kept in hospital if: They have a mental disorder (this is the term the Act uses); and. There …

https://eachother.org.uk/explainer-mean-sectioned-mental-health-legislation/

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Mental Health Act - NHS

(5 days ago) WEBMental Health Act. In most cases when people are treated in hospital or another mental health facility, they have agreed or volunteered to be there. They may be referred to as …

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

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'Being sectioned' and other information about - Changing Minds

(8 days ago) WEBIn the wake recent events and increased attention of ‘being sectioned’ we have put together a bit of information to hopefully dispel some myths and create more …

https://www.changingminds.org.nz/storiesdb/being-sectioned-and-other-information-about-compulsory-assessment-and-treatment-in-nz

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

(2 days ago) WEBCommunity Health Law Project 4 Commerce Place Mount Holly, NJ 08060 (609) 261-3453 Community Health Law Project 35 Journal Square, Suite 827 Jersey City, NJ 07306 …

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

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Sectioning in general practice – GPnotebook

(Just Now) WEBSectioning in general practice. Last reviewed 1 Jan 2018. Authoring team. To admit someone over 16 who will not agree to an informal (voluntary) admission and who …

https://gpnotebook.com/pages/psychiatry/sectioning-in-general-practice

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Summary of the detaining sections - Mental Health Law Online

(7 days ago) WEB1 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: …

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

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Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services Home

(Just Now) WEBThe Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) serves as the Single State Agency (SSA) for Substance Use and the State Mental Health Authority (SMHA) as …

https://nj.gov/humanservices/dmhas/home/

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Could ketamine be the next fix for workplace depression?

(3 days ago) WEBKetamine has been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration for use as an anaesthetic since the 1970s. But more recently, specialist clinics have begun …

https://www.ft.com/content/24dc4c2d-4326-46ac-b1d5-8b448eb7be4d

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Sectioning - an overview - Mind

(7 days ago) WEBQuick facts. Being sectioned means that you are kept in hospital under the Mental Health Act 1983. You can be sectioned if your own health or safety are at risk, or to protect …

https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/legal-rights/sectioning/overview/

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Gov. Moore signs bill mandating mental health training for coaches

(7 days ago) WEBOhio’s mental health training bill was a multi-year process that helped set a legislative precedent. Colorado, while bereft of legislation on the matter, also requires …

https://www.baltimoresun.com/2024/05/16/gov-wes-moore-signs-bill-requiring-mental-health-training-for-public-high-school-college-coaches/

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Task Force on Maternal Mental Health National Strategy to

(9 days ago) WEBPer the authorizing legislation, the scope of the national strategy is to describe how the Task Force on Maternal Mental Health (as well as those federal departments and …

https://www.samhsa.gov/sites/default/files/mmh-strategy.pdf

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Homelessness: San Mateo County to launch mental health 'CARE …

(7 days ago) WEBSan Mateo County plans to launch a mental health court this summer aimed at compelling homeless people and others with severe, untreated psychotic disorders …

https://www.mercurynews.com/2024/05/17/san-mateo-county-to-launch-mental-health-care-court-to-bring-homeless-people-off-street/

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CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH CARE SERVICES

(Just Now) WEBFrequently Asked Questions (FAQs) On October 10, 2023, the Governor signed Senate Bill (SB) 43, which made substantive changes to the Lanterman-Petris-Short (LPS) Act and …

https://www.dhcs.ca.gov/provgovpart/Documents/SB-43-FAQs.pdf

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Skokie pairs cop, mental health counselor to respond to people in

(4 days ago) WEBBy Jeff Banowetz. May 16, 2024 at 6:30 a.m. If police in Skokie get a call for someone who’s declaring they’re going to commit suicide, yelling at their spouse in a …

https://www.chicagotribune.com/2024/05/16/skokie-pairs-cop-mental-health-counselor-to-respond-to-people-in-crisis/

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RFK Jr. and his parasitic worm are part of a global health issue

(8 days ago) WEBRFK Jr. is not alone. More than a billion people have parasitic worms. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. , who is running as a third party candidate for president, made news this …

https://www.npr.org/sections/goatsandsoda/2024/05/09/1250201358/rfk-jr-brain-parasitic-worm-tapeworm-kennedy

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Calls to Orlando suicide, crisis lines spike amid economic strains

(9 days ago) WEBIf you or someone you know is in emotional distress or a suicidal crisis, you can reach the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline anytime by calling or texting 988. You can …

https://www.orlandosentinel.com/2024/05/16/calls-to-orlando-suicide-crisis-lines-spike-amid-economic-strains/

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LVHN and Universal Health Services break ground on new mental …

(6 days ago) WEBAll Sections. Subscribe Now. 56°F. Friday, May 17th 2024 Daily e-Edition. More than 1.7 million Pennsylvanians live in a community that does not have enough …

https://www.mcall.com/2024/05/16/ground-broken-on-new-lvhn-and-universal-health-services-behavioral-health-hospital-in-hanover-township/

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NJ Businesses Light Up Green for Mental Health Month

(Just Now) WEBDelta Dental of NJ, Johnson & Johnson, Hackensack Medical Center and even the New Jersey State House Dome Join More than 35 Others. On May 14, 2024. More …

https://njbmagazine.com/njb-news-now/nj-businesses-light-up-green-for-mental-health-month/

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My rights if I've been sectioned - Mind

(8 days ago) WEBIf you are sectioned under sections 4, 5, 35, 135 and 136, or you are under Mental Health Act guardianship or conditional discharge, you have the right to refuse treatment for your …

https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/legal-rights/sectioning/my-rights/

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New Jersey’s Lucy the Elephant ranked No. 1 must-see roadside

(3 days ago) WEBAccording to USA Today, Margate City's "Lucy the Elephant” takes the top spot for must-see roadside attractions in the U.S. Known as the "world’s greatest …

https://newjersey.news12.com/lucy-the-elephant-ranked-no-1-must-see-roadside-attraction-in-us

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Police: 1 dog dies following bear attack in Sparta - News 12

(Just Now) WEBTwo recent bear attacks on dogs prompted police to issue a warning in Sussex County. Bear sightings are hardly a surprise in Sparta but in one case, police say a bear …

https://newjersey.news12.com/sparta-nj-bear-attack-kills-one-dog-injures-another

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Police: Teen hit, pinned by SUV in North Bergen - News 12

(7 days ago) WEBA 15-year-old girl was seriously injured when she was hit and pinned by an SUV in North Bergen, according to police. Authorities say the teen was sitting in a …

https://newjersey.news12.com/teen-hit-pinned-by-suv-north-bergen-nj

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What happens when you get sectioned? - alpha30.patient.info

(2 days ago) WEBDuring the coronavirus pandemic, the rules are slightly different: you only need to be assessed by one doctor rather than two, and while the doctor needs to specialise in …

https://alpha30.patient.info/news-and-features/what-happens-when-you-get-sectioned

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Maryland to hire local company to provide prison health care

(1 days ago) WEBMay 15, 2024 at 5:52 p.m. Maryland will part ways with its troubled provider of medical care in state prisons, following a decision Wednesday by the Board of Public …

https://www.baltimoresun.com/2024/05/15/prison-health-mental-medical-correctional-services/

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Can I avoid being sectioned? - Mind

(6 days ago) WEBa solicitor or legal adviser will not be able to stop you from being sectioned. They may be able to advise you on how to apply to be discharged from your section, but you can only …

https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/legal-rights/sectioning/can-i-avoid-being-sectioned/

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Senate Rules advances three AI election bills - Roll Call

(8 days ago) WEBRelated: Schumer proposes $32 billion annual spending under AI road map Along those lines, Senate Rules advanced three bills out of committee at Wednesday’s …

https://rollcall.com/2024/05/15/senate-rules-advances-three-ai-election-bills/

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Video shows 2 cars pulled from Cooper River in Camden County

(1 days ago) WEBImmediate details of how the cars ended up in the water, or if anyone was inside the cars remain unclear. A layer of mud can be seen on the vehicles. Authorities …

https://newjersey.news12.com/video-shows-two-cars-pulled-from-cooper-river-camden-county-nj

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