Mental Health Act 2016
The Act commenced on March 5, 2017 and replaces the Mental Health Act 2000. The Mental Health Act 2016 strengthens patient rights and better aligns the legislation with clinical best practice.
Guide to the Mental Health Act 2016
The Mental Health Act 2016 sets out to:
- improve and maintain the health and wellbeing of people who have a mental illness who do not have the capacity to consent to treatment
- divert people from the criminal justice system if they are of unsound mind at the time of committing an unlawful act or unfit for trial
- protect the community.
The aims of the Act are to be achieved in a way that:
- safeguards the rights of people
- is least restrictive of the rights and liberties of a person who has a mental illness
- promotes the recovery of a person who has a mental illness and their ability to live in the community.
About the Mental Health Act 2016
Mental Health Act 2016 explained
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We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of country throughout Australia, their diversity, histories and knowledge and their continuing connections to land, waterways and culture. We pay our respect to all Australian Indigenous Peoples and their cultures, and to Elders of past, present and future generations.
Brisbane North PHN wishes to acknowledge the experience and expertise of the My Mental Health Steering Committee, delegates of the Peer Participation in Mental Health Services (PPIMS) network and health professionals in developing the My Mental Health Website.
