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The ACT Charter of Rights for People Who Experience Mental …

(5 days ago) WEBThe ACT Charter of Rights for People Who Experience Mental Health Issues. The ACT Charter of Rights for People who experience Mental Health Issues (PDF, 326.16 KB) makes sure everyone who experiences mental health issues is treated equally and has …

https://www.canberrahealthservices.act.gov.au/before,-during-and-after-your-care/mental-health-inpatient/before-you-arrive/the-act-charter-of-rights-for-people-who-experience-mental-health-issues

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Adult mental health - Canberra Health Services - CNCT

(6 days ago) WEBACT Charter of Rights for People who Experience Mental Health Issues. The ACT Charter of Rights for People who Experience Mental Health Issues states how people who experience mental illness or mental health problems can expect to be treated by people who care for and work with them. It sets out those rights that explicitly support people to …

https://www.canberrahealthservices.act.gov.au/services-and-clinics/adult-mental-health

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Rights of people experiencing mental illness or a mental disorder

(Just Now) WEBThe ACT is a human rights compliant jurisdiction. Sections of the Human Rights Act (2004) relevant to the implementation of the Mental Health Act 2015 include: Protection from torture and cruel, inhuman or degrading treating – that no-one may be subject to medical or scientific experimentation or treatment without his or her free consent.

https://www.act.gov.au/health/providing-health-care-in-the-act/treatment-and-clinical-information/mental-health-treatment-and-care-under-the-act/rights-of-people-experiencing-mental-illness-or-a-mental-disorder

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Mental health care and your rights - ACT Government

(5 days ago) WEBMental health care: the law If you cannot make your own decisions about your treatment, the law says when you can be assessed, treated, cared for and supported. Advance Agreements Decide in advance your preferences for mental health treatment and arrangements for your pets and property. Your decision-making capacity How we …

https://www.act.gov.au/health/topics/mental-health/mental-health-care-and-your-rights

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Mental health - ACT Government

(8 days ago) WEBMental health care and your rights. Mental health care: the law If you cannot make your own decisions about your treatment, the law says when you can be assessed, treated, cared for and supported. Advance Agreements Decide in advance your preferences for mental health treatment and arrangements for your pets and property. Your decision …

https://health.act.gov.au/services/mental-health

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Support for a person with a mental illness or disorder - ACT …

(9 days ago) WEBThe Mental Health Act 2015 (the Act) is designed to give people living with a mental illness a better opportunity to make important decisions on their treatment, care and support.. It is in line with the United Nations Convention on the Rights of People with a Disability and the ACT Human Rights Act.The Mental Health Act also sets out the …

https://www.act.gov.au/health/providing-health-care-in-the-act/treatment-and-clinical-information/mental-health-treatment-and-care-under-the-act/support-for-a-person-with-a-mental-illness-or-disorder

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Rights and responsibilities - Canberra Health Services

(Just Now) WEBRights and responsibilities. You can expect to receive high quality services and care from us. It is important that you know what to expect from us and what your responsibilities are during your hospital stay. The Australian Charter of Healthcare Rights (‘the Charter’) explains the rights of everyone using the Australian health care system.

https://www.canberrahealthservices.act.gov.au/before,-during-and-after-your-care/mental-health-inpatient/before-you-arrive/rights-and-responsibilities

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Access Mental Health: 1800 629 354 - Canberra Health Services

(6 days ago) WEBThe Access Mental Health Line is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You can contact us on 1800 629 354 (free call). Depending on what your mental health concern is, our team may: Refer you to ACT Policing or ACT Ambulance Service if there are concerns about your immediate safety. Refer you to the Home Assessment and Acute Response …

https://www.canberrahealthservices.act.gov.au/services-and-clinics/services/access-mental-health

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Home - ACT Mental Health Consumer Network

(3 days ago) WEBThe peak body for mental health consumers in the ACT. Starting as a grassroots movement in 1997, our purpose has been to improve mental health services and programs in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) so that they work for all people when they need them. We are a vibrant organisation committed to the rights of people who have lived

https://actmhcn.org.au/

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Mental Health Community Coalition ACT

(3 days ago) WEBMental Health Community Coalition ACT is our Territory’s peak body for community-based mental health. Our 52 members make up two-thirds of Canberra’s mental health system and comprise Canberra’s soup kitchens, childcare centres, domestic violence shelters, health services for marginalised groups, and more. We advocate for a mental health …

https://mhccact.org.au/

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MHCC Mental Health Rights Manual – An online guide to the legal …

(5 days ago) WEBMental Health Rights Manual An online guide to help explain your legal and human rights in the mental health and human services systems in New South Wales. The Mental Health Rights Manual is a plain English guide written to help you better understand your rights, find out where to access support and discover information for yourself or someone

https://mhrm.mhcc.org.au/

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Child and youth mental health - Canberra Health Services

(6 days ago) WEBACT Charter of Rights for People who Experience Mental Health Issues. The ACT Charter of Rights for People who Experience Mental Health Issues states how people who experience mental illness or mental health problems can expect to be treated by people who care for and work with them. It sets out those rights that explicitly support people to …

https://www.canberrahealthservices.act.gov.au/services-and-clinics/child-and-youth-mental-health

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Mental health statement of rights and responsibilities 2012

(7 days ago) WEBimportance. Mental health services exist to meet the needs and preferences of consumers and to improve their mental health. The original Mental health statement of rights and responsibilities was released in 1991. It provided an overarching framework to guide policy and practice and inform consumers and carers. Since then there have been

https://www.health.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2021/04/mental-health-statement-of-rights-and-responsibilities-2012.pdf

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Local Mental Health Crisis Services - ADACAS

(3 days ago) WEBThe ACT CATT provides immediate help during a mental health crisis. The team will assess your current mental well-being and work with you to decide the best way to help you. CATT can refer you to services that can provide longer term care once your crisis has passed. CATT is a 24 hour service. Phone 1800 629 354 or 6205 1065.

https://adacas.org.au/information-resources/looking-after-your-mental-health/crisis-services/

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Mental Health Legislation and Human Rights

(9 days ago) WEBAccording to Principle 20, those charged with or convicted of criminal offences should have access to the best available mental health care and should, "to the fullest extent possible", receive the same protections and safeguards as other patients. In most Australian jurisdictions, however, provisions relating to the rights of forensic patients

https://humanrights.gov.au/our-work/disability-rights/publications/mental-health-legislation-and-human-rights

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Mental health statement of rights and responsibilities 2012

(Just Now) WEBDownload [Publication] Mental health statement of rights and responsibilities 2012 (PDF) as PDF - 581.97 KB - 36 pages Download [Publication] Mental health statement of rights and responsibilities 2012 (Word) as Word - 5.77 MB - 36 pages

https://www.health.gov.au/resources/publications/mental-health-statement-of-rights-and-responsibilities-2012?language=en

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Mental Health Declaration of Human Rights CCHR Australia

(1 days ago) WEBDownload Declaration. All human rights organisations set forth codes by which they align their purposes and activities. The Mental Health Declaration of Human Rights articulates the guiding principles and goals of the Citizens Commission on Human Rights (CCHR). Human rights include the right to one’s own mind, and to protect oneself and.

https://cchr.org.au/mental-health-declaration-of-human-rights

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Human rights and mental health

(5 days ago) WEBIf you have a mental health problem, the Human Rights Act means staff and service providers should treat you with dignity and respect. Mental health, social services and emergency services staff must comply with your human rights. If you’re detained under the Mental Health Act (‘sectioned’), knowing your rights can be a way to question

https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/explore-mental-health/a-z-topics/human-rights-and-mental-health

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Infromation Guide - Deemed Hearing under the Mental …

(5 days ago) WEBA deemed hearing under the. Mental Health Act. (MHA) is an automatic or mandatory hearing before the Consent and Capacity Board (CCB) to review your patient status or community treatment order in certain circumstances. You do not need to make an application for a deemed hearing as the law requires such a hearing to be held.

https://www.ontario.ca/files/2024-05/moh-information-guide-deemed-hearing-under-mental-health-act-en-2024-05-21.pdf

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The ACT Charter of Rights for people who experience Mental …

(5 days ago) WEBThe ACT Charter of Rights for people who experience Mental Health Issues. Be treated with respect. Have your individual human dignity valued. Be free from unlawful discrimination. Ask to have a staff member of your own gender when receiving treatment. Have your individual needs respected in relation to your age, culture, language, disability

https://www.canberrahealthservices.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0009/1944414/ACT-Charter-of-Rights-for-people-who-experience-mental-health-issues_Accessible.pdf

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Rights of People with Mental Health and Substance Use Conditions

(1 days ago) WEB1. Rights Regarding Benefits and Service Delivery. The right to affordable health insurance and to affordable health care which includes mental health and substance use treatment services. [2] The right to be fully informed of all beneficial treatment options covered and not covered, including related costs.

https://www.mhanational.org/issues/rights-people-mental-health-and-substance-use-conditions

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Guidance on community mental health services

(8 days ago) WEBNew Zealand’s Mental Health Act) and their clinical providers. Tupu Ake strives to ensure that options and choices are made available to guests whenever possible. In many situations involving legal capacity, peer staff serve as advocates for the guests; this may involve organizing urgent legal representation.

https://iris.who.int/bitstream/handle/10665/341648/9789240025707-eng.pdf?sequence=1%20pp

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Mental health: Promoting and protecting human rights

(8 days ago) WEBBy ensuring laws and policies related to mental health are in line with internationally agreed human rights conventions. Countries should ensure their policies and laws related to mental health both protect and promote mental health. While many countries have sought to reform their laws, policies and services since the adoption of …

https://www.who.int/news-room/questions-and-answers/item/mental-health-promoting-and-protecting-human-rights

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ACT Auditor-General reveal gaps in youth mental health services

(1 days ago) WEBNo commitment from ACT govt to fund youth mental health services, audit finds. By Lucy Bladen. May 31 2024 - 11:10am. By Lucy Bladen. May 31 2024 - 11:10am. Facebook Twitter Whatsapp Email. Copy.

https://www.canberratimes.com.au/story/8647578/act-auditor-general-reveal-gaps-in-youth-mental-health-services/

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Mental Health Act 2007 No 8 - NSW legislation

(7 days ago) WEBMental Health Act 2007 No 8 [2007-8] New South Wales Status Information Currency of version 77 Notification to new involuntary patients of appeal rights(cf 1990 Act, s 55) (1) An authorised medical officer of a mental health facility must give, or …

https://legislation.nsw.gov.au/view/whole/pdf/inforce/2024-05-31/act-2007-008

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Human Rights Group Marches in Protest to Demand RANZCP End …

(7 days ago) WEBThe Citizens Commission on Human Rights (CCHR) is a nonprofit mental health watchdog, responsible for helping to enact more than 180 laws protecting individuals from abusive or coercive practices.

https://www.send2press.com/wire/human-rights-group-marches-in-protest-to-demand-ranzcp-end-dangerous-coercive-psychiatric-practices-as-advised-by-the-world-health-organization-and-the-un/

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Your mental health matters: making the most of the support from …

(9 days ago) WEBThe benefits advisors can help you understand your rights, your health plan and its appeal process. Mental health is fundamental to our well-being and deserves the same attention as physical health. Learn about your mental health parity rights and access key resources to support your journey, including empowering you to act for your …

https://blog.dol.gov/2024/05/30/your-mental-health-matters-making-the-most-of-the-support-from-your-workplace

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An inquiry has recommended Australia legislate a Human Rights …

(2 days ago) WEBPublished: May 31, 2024 1:51am EDT. Policy failures like Robodebt and evidence from the Disability Royal Commission have focused community attention on the need for better human rights protections

https://theconversation.com/an-inquiry-has-recommended-australia-legislate-a-human-rights-act-heres-why-we-need-one-229387

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Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Department of Human …

(6 days ago) WEBACT is an evidence-based practice that provides community-based, multi-disciplinary mental health treatment for individuals with severe and persistent mental illness. The goal of ACT is to lessen or eliminate the debilitating effects that the symptoms of mental illness can have on functioning and quality of life by providing the majority of

https://www.pa.gov/en/agencies/dhs/resources/mental-health-substance-use-disorder/assertive-community-treatment.html

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Climate Change and Mental Health—Time to Act Now

(7 days ago) WEBThis Viewpoint discusses the lack of research on the impact of climate events on mental health, climate change–related inequalities in low- and Cuijpers P, Kumar M, Karyotaki E. Climate Change and Mental Health—Time to Act Now. JAMA Psychiatry. 2023;80(12):1183 2023 AABB International Guidelines Reimagining Children’s Rights …

https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamapsychiatry/fullarticle/2810309

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Governor Lamont Signs Legislation Expanding Connecticut’s Paid …

(1 days ago) WEBConnecticut’s existing paid sick days laws require employers with more than 50 employees that are mostly in specific retail and service occupations (such as food service workers, health care workers, and others) to provide their employees with up to 40 hours of paid sick leave annually.

https://portal.ct.gov/office-of-the-governor/news/press-releases/2024/05-2024/governor-lamont-signs-legislation-expanding-paid-sick-days-laws

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The Politics of Health Care and the 2024 Election KFF

(8 days ago) WEBThis Health Policy 101 chapter explores how health policy in the U.S. is linked to politics, with the direction of policy influenced by who is in power. Health care is often a major issue in

https://www.kff.org/health-policy-101-the-politics-of-health-care-and-the-2024-election/

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ADA thanks Senate Committee for support of mental health bill

(4 days ago) WEBThe ADA is thanking the U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions for efforts to reauthorize the Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act. The committee passed the legislation by a vote of 19-2. The ADA was one of 63 organizations that signed on to a May 23 coalition letter addressed to Sen. Bernie …

https://adanews.ada.org/ada-news/2024/may/ada-thanks-senate-committee-for-support-of-mental-health-bill/

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Home Commonwealth of Pennsylvania - PA.GOV

(6 days ago) WEBPlan a trip to the Keystone State. From bustling historic cities to stunning parks, there's a reason why visitors of all ages return to Pennsylvania. Find your next adventure with Visit PA. Visit PA by Region. Keystone State. Proudly founded in 1681 as a place of tolerance and freedom. <p>We're the home base of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

https://www.pa.gov/en.html

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Who Can Own a Gun? Hunter Biden’s Trial Highlights Inconsistent, …

(9 days ago) WEBIn 2016, the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals, which generally covers the Midwest, ruled that someone who has been “adjudicated intellectually disabled” or “committed to a mental institution

https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2024/05/hunter-biden-trial-gun-rights-mental-health/

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No Pseudonymity in Case Challenging Denial of Gun Rights Based …

(4 days ago) WEBNo Pseudonymity in Case Challenging Denial of Gun Rights Based on Alleged Mental Health Problems. From P.D. v. Sullivan, decided last month by Judge Nelson Román (S.D.N.Y.): Plaintiff seeks to

https://reason.com/volokh/2024/05/29/no-pseudonymity-in-case-challenging-denial-of-gun-rights-based-on-alleged-mental-health-problems/

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