At the time it was introduced in 1959 the Mental Health Act was seen as heralding a new era of psychiatric treatment and care. It was a time of great optimism within the discipline of psychiatry with the belief that community care, together with psychotropic drugs would reduce the need for...
Personality disorder and mental health legislation in the UK COMMENTARY ON PERSONALITY DISORDER AND THE MENTAL HEALTH ACT 1983 (AMENDED)Sen & Irons recognise that abolishing the requirement for abnormally aggressive or Justice Act2003, which introduced new indeterminate sentences for ...
When, regrettably, the powers of the Mental Health Act are needed, any decisions taken by mental healthcare professionals need to first place human rights at the centre of decision-making. The law should respect our rights to make decisions for ourselves unless we are unable to do that, and ...
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Section 136, The Mental Health Act 1983; levels of knowledge among accident and emergency doctors, senior nurses, and police constables. J Emerg Med 2002; 19: 295-300.Lynch RM, Simpson M, Higson M, Grout P. Section 136, The Mental Health Act 1983: levels of knowledge among accident and...
The parents are concerned that the Mental Health Act is being wrongly used. At risk of detention if his home care breaks down: Anmol Johar, pictured with his mother Rani They say it is being used to detain people with autism and learning disabilities, often in mental health hospitals, also...
The Mental Health Bill, which makes amendments to the Mental Health Act of 1983, is currently making its way through parliament. Dr John Crichton and Dr Darjee are concerned about certain aspects of the legislation. They say the bill simplifies the criteria for mental disorder - they highlight...
KIE After reviewing the history of mental health legislation in England, Hamilton discusses some provisions of the new Mental Health Act that went into effect in September 1983. Among the issues pertaining to involuntary commitment covered by the act are the terminology and definition of mental illn...
The 37th International Conference on Mental Health and Psychiatry, held in the vibrant city of Paris, France, on May 14-15, 2025.This conference gathers leading experts, researchers, and practitioners from around the world to explore the advancements in
Powers to Detain under Mental Health Legislation in England and the Role of the Approved Social Worker: An Analysis of Patterns and Trends under the 1983 M... Hatfield B: Powers to detain under mental health legislation in England and the role of the Approved Social Worker: an analysis of ...