Mental Health

Question 1

s. 4 Mental Health Act 2007 (NSW)

Answer 1

Definitions - Mental Illness

Question 2

s. 14 Mental Health Act 2007 (NSW)

Answer 2

Mentally Ill persons

Question 2

s. 15 Mental Health Act 2007 (NSW)

Answer 2

Mentally disordered persons

Question 2

s. 16 Mental Health Act 2007 (NSW)

Answer 2

Certain words or conduct may not indicate mental illness or disorder

Question 3

s. 19 Mental Health Act 2007 (NSW)

Answer 3

Detention on certificate of medical practitioner or accredited person

Question 4

s. 20 Mental Health Act 2007 (NSW)

Answer 4

Detention on information of ambulance officer

Question 5

s. 21 Mental Health Act 2007 (NSW)

Answer 5

Police assistance

Question 6

s. 22 Mental Health Act 2007 (NSW)

Answer 6

Detention after apprehension by police

Question 7

s. 81 Mental Health Act 2007 (NSW)

Answer 7

Transport of persons to and from mental health facilities and other health facilities

Question 8

Lawful detainment (for a mental health assessment)

Answer 8

Section 22 (1a) + (1b) + (2)