What Is the Mental Health Act?
What is the Mental Health Act?
You may be hospitalised under the Mental Health Act.
Listen to Rosiel provide an introduction to the Mental Health Act is and when it is used.
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When is the Mental Health Act used?
The Mental Health Act can be used to protect a person from themselves or others.
Listen to Rosiel explain when the Mental Health Act is used.
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Are there different types of compulsory treatments?
If you are put on a treatment order you have to go to that treatment even if you don’t want to.
Listen to Rosiel explain the different types of compulsory treatment orders.
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Who makes the decision for a treatment order?
The decision to put someone on a treatment order can be made by a psychiatrist or by a mental health review tribunal.
Listen to Rosiel explain who makes the decisions to put people on treatment orders.
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How is risk assessed?
A psychiatrist or a mental health review tribunal will assess risk of you harming yourself or others.
Listen to Rosiel explain how this risk is assessed.
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What are some examples of risk to the self?
There are different considerations why someone might be assess as at risk of harming themselves.
Listen to Rosiel provide some examples of how someone might be at risk to themselves.
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What are some examples of risk to others?
Someone might be assessed as at risk of harming others.
Listen to Rosiel provide some examples of how someone might be at risk to others.
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What are your rights under the Mental Health Act?
You should know the range of rights afforded you if you are under the Mental Health Act.
Listen to Rosiel explain your rights if you are on a treatment order under the Mental Health Act.
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How to find out more about the Mental Health Act?
You should be aware of your rights and conditions under the Mental Health Act.
Listen to Rosiel explain where you can get find more information about the Mental Health Act.
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What’s the difference between a voluntary and involuntary patient?
You may be admitted to hospital as a voluntary patient or an involuntary patient.
Listen to Rosiel explain the difference between a voluntary patient or an involuntary patient, and whether the difference can be coerced.
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What happens as an involuntary patient?
If you become an involuntary patient some of your rights and liberties are restricted.
Listen to Rosiel explain how you rights and liberties are restricted as an involuntary patient in hospital.
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Can staff use restraints and confinement?
Restraints and confinement can be used on you in certain circumstances.
Listen to Rosiel explain when restraints and confinement can be used, and the types of restraints and confinement.
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How can you keep psychologically safe when restraints and confinement are used?
Consider coping strategies if restraints and confinement are used on you.
Listen to Rosiel provide some tips to keep yourself psychologically safe when restraints and confinement are used on you.
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What is an independent patient rights advisor?
It is good to have someone who can explain your rights under the Mental Health Act.
Listen to Rosiel explain how an independent patient rights advisor can help you.
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You can find more information about Independent Patient Rights Advisors here.
Who can I call if I’m under the Mental Health Act?
It is good to know who you can contact should you be under the Mental Health Act, or scared that you might be put under the Mental Health Act.
Listen to Rosiel explain who you can contact.
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