mental health act sections

Question 1

describe section 2 of the mental health act

Answer 1

admission for assessment
up to 28 days
need 2 doctor recommendation

Question 2

describe section 3 of the mental health act

Answer 2

admission for treatment
up to 6 months
need to be receiving treatment
can be renewed

Question 3

describe section 4 of the mental health act

Answer 3

admission for emergency assessment
only 1 doctor needed
up to 72 hours

Question 4

describe section 5 of the mental health act

Answer 4

used when you’re already an inpatient but need to be further detained for assessment
up to 72 hours
not renewable

Question 5

describe section 136 of the mental health act

Answer 5

used by police in public setting
up to 72 hours
need to be assessed by mental health professional