mental health act

Question 1

who is excluded from detainment under the mental health act

Answer 1

anyone who is under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol

Question 2

what is classified as a mental disorder

Answer 2

any disorder or disability of the mind and can include any of the following:
Mental illness
Personality disorder
Learning disability
Disorders of sexual preference (e.g. paedophilia)

Question 3

what are the criteria for a voluntary section

Answer 3

section 131
- must have capacity
- must consent
- must not have any resistance

Question 4

what is section 2 of the MHA

Answer 4

28 day admission for assessment
2 criteria:
- suffers from a mental disorder that warrants detention in hospital for assessment for at least a limited period.
- It’s in the interests of their own health or safety or the protection of others

Question 5

what is section 3 of the MHA

Answer 5

Up to 6 months compulsory detention for treatment
3 Criteria:
- mental disorder of a nature or degree that makes it appropriate for them to receive hospital treatment
-necessary for the health or safety of them or others, that they should receive treatment which cant be provided without detention.
- Appropriate medical treatment is available for them