Mental Health

Question 1

What is the definition of ‘Mental Disorder’?

Answer 1

An abnormal state of mind (whether of a continuous or an intermittent nature), characterized by delusions, or by disorder of mood or perception or volition or cognition, of such a degree that it

• Poses a serious danger to the heath or safety of that person or of others; or
• seriously diminishes the capacity of that person to take care of himself or herself