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Detentions under the Mental Health Act - Ethnicity …

(8 days ago) WEB1. Main facts and figures. in the year to March 2022, black people were almost 5 times as likely as white people to be detained under the Mental Health Act – 342 detentions for every 100,000 people, compared with 72 for every 100,000 people. the black ‘other’ …

https://www.ethnicity-facts-figures.service.gov.uk/health/mental-health/detentions-under-the-mental-health-act/latest/

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Mental Health Act Statistics, Annual Figures, 2021-22

(5 days ago) WEB53,337 new detentions under the Mental Health Act were recorded, but the overall national totals will be higher. Not all providers submitted data, and some submitted …

https://digital.nhs.uk/data-and-information/publications/statistical/mental-health-act-statistics-annual-figures/2021-22-annual-figures

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Incidences of Involuntary Psychiatric Detentions in 25 U.S. States

(1 days ago) WEBIn England (population about 56 million), a study of civil involuntary detentions in health care facilities under Part II of the Mental Health Act of 1983 (which included emergency …

https://ps.psychiatryonline.org/doi/10.1176/appi.ps.201900477

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Mental Health Act Statistics, Annual Figures - 2020-21

(5 days ago) WEBThis publication covers uses of the Mental Health Act in 2020-21. In 2020-21, 53,239 new detentions were recorded with an estimated increase of 4.6 per cent compared to 2019 …

https://digital.nhs.uk/data-and-information/publications/statistical/mental-health-act-statistics-annual-figures/2020-21-annual-figures

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Mental Health Act - NHS

(5 days ago) WEBThe Mental Health Act (1983) is the main piece of legislation that covers the assessment, treatment and rights of people with a mental health disorder. You can read the Mental …

https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/social-care-and-your-rights/mental-health-and-the-law/mental-health-act/

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Mental Health Act Statistics, Annual Figures, 2022-23 - GOV.UK

(2 days ago) WEBMental Health Act Statistics, Annual Figures, 2022-23. This publication is the official source of statistics on uses of the Mental Health Act in England. From: NHS Digital. Published. …

https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/mental-health-act-statistics-annual-figures-2022-23

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DETENTION UNDER THE MENTAL HEALTH ACT - Service User …

(5 days ago) WEBThis chapter provides evidence about the key problems relating to detention under a section of the Mental Health Act (HMSO, 2007), including assessment, referral and …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK327290/

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Detentions - NHS England Digital

(6 days ago) WEBThis publication contains official statistics about uses of the Mental Health Act in England. People may be sectioned for their own health or safety, or for the protection of other …

https://digital.nhs.uk/data-and-information/publications/statistical/mental-health-act-statistics-annual-figures/2021-22-annual-figures/detentions

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What is the Mental Health Act? - Rethink Mental Illness

(Just Now) WEBThe Mental Health Act says when you can be taken to hospital, kept there, and treated against your wishes. This can only happen if you have a mental disorder that puts you, …

https://rethink.org/advice-and-information/rights-restrictions/mental-health-laws/mental-health-act/

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Prime Minister announces review to tackle detention of those with

(8 days ago) WEBThere have been concerns that detention rates under the Mental Health Act – passed more than 3 decades ago – are too high. The number of detentions has been rising …

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/prime-minister-announces-review-to-tackle-detention-of-those-with-mental-ill-health

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Ethnic variations in compulsory detention under the Mental Health …

(3 days ago) WEBA large body of evidence suggests that black, Asian, and minority ethnic (BAME) groups are at an increased risk of compulsory detention under the Mental Health Act in England …

https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanpsy/article/PIIS2215-0366(19)30027-6/fulltext

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Modernising the Mental Health Act: getting the balance right

(3 days ago) WEBThe Mental Health Act 1983 in England and Wales is the principal piece of legislation by which people with a mental disorder can be detained and have their disorder assessed …

https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(18)33140-4/fulltext

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Mind responds to annual detentions under Section 136 of the …

(2 days ago) WEBNew data published today by the Home Office has revealed an 8% increase in people detained under section 136 of the Mental Health Act, with total detentions reaching …

https://www.mind.org.uk/news-campaigns/news/mind-responds-to-annual-detentions-under-section-136-of-the-mental-health-act/

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Mental Health Act (easy read) - NHS

(5 days ago) WEBThe Mental Health Act is a law that tells people with a mental health disorder what their rights are and how they can be treated. The term "mental health disorder" is used to …

https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/social-care-and-your-rights/mental-health-and-the-law/mental-health-act-easy-read/

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England: detentions under Mental Health Act 2020/21, by age

(5 days ago) WEBThis statistic displays the number of detentions under the Mental Health Act 1983 in England in the year 2020/21, by age. In that year, there were over 17.5 thousand …

https://www.statista.com/statistics/946741/detentions-under-the-mental-health-act-1983-in-england-by-age/

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Mississippi Lawmakers Move to Limit the Jail Detentions of People …

(4 days ago) WEBNearly every county in Mississippi reported jailing someone going through the commitment process at least once in the year ending in June 2023, according to the state …

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/mississippi-lawmakers-move-to-limit-the-jail-detentions-of-people-awaiting-mental-health-treatment/ar-BB1mijax

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People subjected to repeated detention - NHS England Digital

(4 days ago) WEBThis publication contains official statistics about uses of the Mental Health Act in England. People may be sectioned for their own health or safety, or for the protection of other …

https://digital.nhs.uk/data-and-information/publications/statistical/mental-health-act-statistics-annual-figures/2021-22-annual-figures/people-subjected-to-repeated-detention

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NJ involuntary commitment law alarms mental health advocates

(8 days ago) WEBMental health, social services groups oppose the law. Nearly 50 statewide and national organizations disagree with the new law. They urged Murphy to veto the bill in an open …

https://www.northjersey.com/story/news/health/2023/08/22/new-jersey-mental-health-crisis-law-alarms-social-service-groups-involuntary-confinement-hospitals/70623537007/

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Bill signed into law that’s intended to divert mental health - WLBT

(9 days ago) WEBBill signed into law that’s intended to divert mental health patients away from jail detentions. JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - We’ve reported on what resources are available …

https://www.wlbt.com/2024/05/14/bill-signed-into-law-thats-intended-divert-mental-health-patients-away-jail-detentions/

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Justice Involved Services - The Official Web Site for The State …

(2 days ago) WEBmental health, social service, employment and housing upon release to the community. Care Plus, Inc. Jail Diversion Program 611 Route 46 West Hasbrouck Heights, NJ …

https://www.nj.gov/humanservices/dmhas/resources/services/treatment/mental_health/Justice_Involved.pdf

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Public Health Considerations for Correctional Health

(6 days ago) WEBCorrectional health is community health. CDC provides treatment guidelines and other correctional health resources. Correctional health encompasses all aspects of health …

https://www.cdc.gov/correctional-health/about/index.html

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INVESTIGATION OF THE EDNA MAHAN CORRECTIONAL …

(3 days ago) WEBhousing compound for prisoners with mental health needs. The population of the facility during the Department’s July 2018 on-site review was 655 women prisoners. The State …

https://www.justice.gov/opa/press-release/file/1268391/download

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Division of Family Guidance - Bergen County New Jersey

(6 days ago) WEBIf your family is in conflict or has other mental health needs, ask about: Juvenile Family Crisis Intervention Unit (JFCIU): a 24/7 program which manages conflicts between …

https://www.co.bergen.nj.us/divisions-of-family-guidance

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Decrease in detentions under Mental Health Act from 2020-21 to …

(3 days ago) WEBIn 2021-2022, 53,337 new detentions under the Mental Health Act were recorded but the overall number will be higher. Not all providers submitted data and some submitted …

https://digital.nhs.uk/news/2022/decrease-in-detentions-under-mental-health-act-from-2020-21-to-2021-22

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Lawmakers move to limit jail detentions during civil commitment

(Just Now) WEBHouse Bill 1640, which Gov. Tate Reeves signed Wednesday, would limit the practice. It says people can be jailed as they go through the civil commitment process only if they …

https://mississippitoday.org/2024/05/13/lawmakers-move-to-decrease-jail-detentions-civil-commitment/

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CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH CARE SERVICES

(Just Now) WEBSB 43 amended the definitions of “gravely disabled” contained in subdivisions (h)(1)(A) and (h)(2) of W&I Code § 5008. SB 43 amended the LPS Act’s definition of “gravely …

https://www.dhcs.ca.gov/provgovpart/Documents/SB-43-FAQs.pdf

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Mental Health & Substance Use Disorders Medicare

(Just Now) WEBMedicare covers certain screenings, services, and programs that aid in the treatment and recovery of mental health and substance use disorders. If you or someone you know is …

https://www.medicare.gov/coverage/mental-health-substance-use-disorder

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Mental Health Act Statistics, Annual Figures, 2021-22 - NHS Digital

(3 days ago) WEBThis publication contains official statistics about uses of the Mental Health Act in England. People may be sectioned for their own health or safety, or for the protection of other …

https://digital.nhs.uk/data-and-information/publications/statistical/mental-health-act-statistics-annual-figures/2021-22-annual-figures/detentions-differences-between-groups-of-people

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UN Committee against Torture publishes findings on Austria, …

(2 days ago) WEBThe Committee recommended Austria immediately stop detaining individuals with mental health issues in so-called security cells in detention deportation facilities. It was also …

https://www.ohchr.org/en/press-releases/2024/05/un-committee-against-torture-publishes-findings-austria-azerbaijan-finland

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Mental Health Act Statistics, Annual Figures, 2022-23 - NHS Digital

(3 days ago) WEBAmongst adults, detention rates tend to decline with age. Detention rates for the 18 to 34 age group (135.9 per 100,000 population) were around 59 percent higher than for those …

https://digital.nhs.uk/data-and-information/publications/statistical/mental-health-act-statistics-annual-figures/2022-23-annual-figures/detentions-differences-between-groups-of-people

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