Mental Health Act

Question 1

What can you not be sectioned for

Answer 1

Substance dependence alone
Learning disability alone

UNLESS THERE ARE PSYCHIATRIC IMPLICATIONS

Question 2

What are the conditions you must meet to be sectioned

Answer 2

Must have a mental disorder

CAN BE ONE OR THE OTHER
Degree - severity
Nature - how the condition progresses (unique to the individual)

Element of risk to others or self

Treatment cannot be given unless detained
-if possible, try from lowest level of restriction (community => informal, with capacity)

Medical treatments must be available