What are the Mental Health Acts of 1983 and 2007 and what happens when someone ...
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IT'S used to decide how to care for someone with a mental illness, and how to get them the help they need. But what are the Mental Health Acts of 1983 and 2007? Getty - Contributor What is the Mental Health Act 1983? Originally introduced in 1983, the Mental Health Act gives police the power to detain an individual against their wishes if they fear the person needs mental healthcare or that they may be a risk to themselves or the public. The action of invoking the Act is often informally known as `sectioning`. Covering England and Wales, it is overseen by the Care Quality Commission. Under the Act, a mental disorder is defined as "any disorder or disability of mind". What is...