Mental Health Act Assessments

In situations where a person is believed to present a serious risk to self or others, GP’s, psychiatrists or the nearest relative can ask for an Approved Mental Health Professional to assess the person under the Mental Health Act. They will decide whether the person needs to be detained in hospital or whether some other compulsory powers of the Mental Health Act should be used.

For more information on the Mental Health Act, see the “Mind Rights Guides” booklets.