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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: Community Treatment Order. 7 Section 37: hospital order. 8 Section 37/41: hospital order with restrictions. 9 Section … 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) covers the assessment, treatment and rights of people with a mental health disorder who are detained against their will. Learn about the …

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 that covers assessment, treatment and detention of people with mental health problems. It has different …

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) WEBLearn about the MHA, a law for mental health care and treatment in England and Wales. Find out the criteria, procedures and duration for each section, …

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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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 - 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 (easy read) - NHS

(5 days ago) WEBLearn about your rights and choices if you're detained under the Mental Health Act. Download or print out factsheets that explain the law, the Code of Practice, and …

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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Commonly used sections of the Mental Health Act 1983

(4 days ago) WEBLearn about the different sections of the Mental Health Act that can affect your or someone else's rights and treatment in hospital or other mental health facilities. …

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

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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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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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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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Mental Health Act 1983: reference guide - GOV.UK

(1 days ago) WEBA comprehensive guide to the main provisions of the Mental Health Act 1983 and the regulations under the Act, as amended at 1 April 2015. It covers the …

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

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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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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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Mental Health Reform Provisions in H.R. 34, the 21st Century …

(8 days ago) WEBhealthcare package of bills with many mental health, substance use, and criminal justice provisions taken from the Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act (H.R. 2646), the …

https://www.psychiatry.org/File%20Library/Psychiatrists/Advocacy/Federal/Comprehensive-Mental-Health-Reform/APA-Summary-Mental-Health-Reform-Provisions-21st-Century-Cures-Act.pdf

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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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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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Better Mental Health Care, Lower-Cost Drugs, and Extenders …

(4 days ago) WEBBetter Mental Health Care, Lower-Cost Drugs, and Extenders Act Section-by-Section Summary Title 1—Expanding Mental Health Care Workforce and Services Under …

https://www.finance.senate.gov/imo/media/doc/section_by_section_analysis_of_the_better_mental_health_care_lower-cost_drugs_and_extenders_act.pdf

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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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Bill Search and Legislative Information New York State Assembly

(7 days ago) WEBSUMMARY OF PROVISIONS: Section 1 provides that this act shall be known and may be cited as the "Medical Aid in Dying Act". Section 2 amends the Public Health Law by …

https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?leg_video&bn=A02383&term=2017&Summary=Y&Memo=Y&Text=Y

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Expressing Negative Emotions - NJ-ACT

(2 days ago) WEBAmong both mental health professionals and the general public, it is almost universally accepted that after the loss of a loved person, it is normal and healthy for the bereaved …

https://nj-act.org/article3.html

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