Mental Health

Question 1

What is a 1M ?

Answer 1

Mentally unwell

Question 2

What is a 1X ?

Answer 2

Suicide - attempt/threatening

Question 3

What section is our only true Police Power ?

Answer 3

Mental Health Act 1992 Section 109

Question 4

What is the definition of Mental Disorder ?

Answer 4

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

• poses a serious danger to the health or safety of that person or of others, or
• seriously diminishes the capacity of that person to take care of himself or herself

Question 5

What is a D.A.O ?

Answer 5

Qualified nurses who have specialized in the area of mental health and then received further training on an ongoing basis.

Question 6

Who are Restricted patients ?

Answer 6

These are patients who are subject to a compulsory treatment order but are considered to present a danger to public

Question 7

Who are Special patients ?

Answer 7

These are patients who are detained by way of a court order if they are found to be criminally insane or unfit to plead. The category also includes people on demand for a psychiatric report.

Question 8

What is Section 109 Police powers in a public place ?

Answer 8

• must be in a public place
• must have reasonable belief they are suffering a mental disorder
• then we can detain for assessment under the Mental Health Act (give them there Bill of Rights)
• take them to:
  
  • hospital
  • Appropriate Place
  • Police station (last resort)

Can detain for max 6 hrs

Question 9

What is Section 41 Assisting a Duly Authorised Officer ?

Answer 9

• when directed by a D.A.O, we may:
  
  • enter
  • detain
  • take for assessment (6 hrs)

Question 10

What is Section 110C Assisting a Medical Practitioner ?

Answer 10

When directed by a MP, Police may:

• enter
• detain; Bill of rights or MP give sedatives
• take (6hrs)