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An Introduction to the Mental Health Act

An Introduction to the Mental Health Act

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Description

The current definition of mental disorder as amended by the 2007 Act is 'any disorder or disability of the mind'. Research undertaken by the charity 'Rethink' has found that as many as 1 in 4 of the UK population will experience mental illness or disorder at some point in their lives.

The 1983 Act remains the starting point regarding the definition of mental disorder.

This session will introduce and examine the main sections of the Act, for not only those who experience a mental disorder but also for those who provide care and representation.

Topics considered include:

The definition of mental disorder

Types of disorder
Symptoms

Roles and Functions under the Act
Appropriate Treatment
Types of medical treatment and the question of consent, alongside other safeguards
Consent to treatment and safeguards
Admissions and compulsory detention admissions
Criminal detention under the Act
Power of higher Courts to direct hospital admission

What you'll learn

On completion of this course you will:
- Have a greater understanding of the topics detailed above
- Feel confident in your knowledge of the Mental Health Act 1983

Requirements

Watch 1 hour recorded webinar
This course provides one CPD point

Who is the target audience?

Practitioners

Course Content

Recorded Webinars

Webinar

00:55:23

Webinar, written and recorded by Steph Barber, worth 1 cpd point

Documentation

Notes

5 Pages

KeyWords

Instructor

Steph Barber

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Steph Barber completed her legal training in the North West before setting up her own specialist commercial and medical negligence law firm. She sold her firm in 2000 and joined a progressive London charity as their in house counsel. Steph joined Law Hound to head up their commercial law department and has developed Law Hound's online legal services.

Steph enjoys travel and eating out in her spare time. Steph has lectured extensively on CPD courses, to the Court Service, Legal Services Commission and private practices on procedure and practice.

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