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  2. Mental Health Act 1983 - Wikipedia

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    The Mental Health Act 1983 (c. 20) is an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom.It covers the reception, care and treatment of mentally disordered people, the management of their property and other related matters, forming part of the mental health law for the people in England and Wales.

  3. Mental Health Act - Wikipedia

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    The Mental Health (Scotland) Act 1984, an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom; The Mental Health (Detention) (Scotland) Act 1991 (c. 47) The Mental Health (Amendment) Act 1994 (c. 6) The Mental Health (Patients in the Community) Act 1995 (c. 52) The Mental Health (Public Safety and Appeals) (Scotland) Act 1999 (asp 1) The Mental Health ...

  4. National Mental Health Act - Wikipedia

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    The National Mental Health Act (1946) became law on July 3, 1946. It established and provided funds for a National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH). The act made the mental health of the people a federal priority. It was inspired by alarm at the poor mental health of some draftees and veterans and was demanded by veterans and their families. [1]

  5. Queen’s Speech to include Mental Health Act reforms ... - AOL

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    Health Secretary Sajid Javid said: “The Mental Health Act is now 40 years old. “We need to bring mental health laws into the 21st century so everyone who needs help can get the best possible care.

  6. Community Mental Health Act - Wikipedia

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    The Community Mental Health Act of 1963 (CMHA) (also known as the Community Mental Health Centers Construction Act, Mental Retardation Facilities and Construction Act, Public Law 88-164, or the Mental Retardation and Community Mental Health Centers Construction Act of 1963) was an act to provide federal funding for community mental health ...

  7. Mental health law - Wikipedia

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    Mental health-related legal concepts include mens rea, insanity defences; legal definitions of "sane," "insane," and "incompetent;" informed consent; and automatism, amongst many others. Statutory law usually takes the form of a mental health statute. An example is the Mental Health Act 1983 in England and Wales. These acts codify aspects of ...

  8. Outpatient commitment - Wikipedia

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    Changes in service provision and amendments to the Mental Health Act in England and Wales have increased the scope for compulsion in the community. [17] The Mental Health Act 2007 introduced community treatment orders (CTOs). [5] CTOs are legally defined as a form of outpatient leave for individuals detained under section 3 of the Mental Health ...

  9. The latest longevity trend? Social wellness clubs - AOL

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    "Chronic stress can take a toll on our mental health," says Kress. "Our emotions and nervous systems can become chronically dysregulated, leaving us feeling like we're living in survival mode."