Mental Health Articles
The First-tier Tribunal (Mental Health) is a vital part of the legal framework that protects the rights and interests of individuals who are detained under the Mental Health Act 1983.
Hospital Managers play a key role in reviewing the detention of patients under the Mental Health Act, and they are empowered to discharge patients under certain circumstances. But who are they?
A mental health paralegal role primarily involves assisting individuals who are detained under the Mental Health Act 1983, helping them with their legal matters, specifically, ones relating to their detention, as well as, frequently working with clients who wish to be discharged from the hospital but are being held against their will.
If you have been detained in hospital, or ‘sectioned’ as it is also known, under the Mental Health Act 1983 you may have a ‘Nearest Relative’. This article will explore what the Nearest Relative is, who they are and what powers they have in relation to your care and treatment.
Transitioning back to life after hospitalisation can be challenging. Did you know you might be entitled to free s117 aftercare services that can help you manage your mental health and get back on track?
Recently, the Supreme Court has given a judgment regarding ‘ordinary residence’ and the circumstances in which someone is discharged from detention in hospital.
A new start in the Mental Health department at GN Law, including a 90-day training program for new Paralegals.
Anna Johnson considers the Supreme Court decision in Re JB regarding capacity to consent to sexual activity.
Lillian Efstathiou considers the law on when and how a young person can be deprived of their liberty under the Mental Capacity Act 2005.
Katarzyna Podkowik considers the recent case of Devon Partnership NHS Trust v SSHSC which considered how assessments under the Mental Health Act should be conducted.
Hannah Sweeney explains how the Coronavirus Act 2020 changes the operation of the Mental Health Act 1983.
A Community Treatment Order means that a person who was previously detained in hospital may receive their treatment in the community with certain conditions. Are they useful?
Hannah Sweeney looks at the shocking statistic that 1 in 9 children suffer from a mental disorder.
Manhas Aziz looks at the history of Mental health legislation concerning Members of Parliament.
Mental incapacity or unwise decisions? Steve Treviss explains the difference
Sian Mitchell discusses the Mental Health Foundation’s report ‘Stress: Are We Coping?’
Janet Martland looks at mental health issues in care proceedings.
Rhea Taylor-Broughton looks at how the First-tier Tribunal (Mental Health) operates as an exception to the open administration of justice.
Emma Bergin looks at how courts are viewing new treatments.
Navin Bundhoo looks at how mental health is still seen as an elephant in the room.