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BSL – Mental Health Act and Advanced Statement

Mental Health Act

NHSGG&C BSL A-Z: Mental Health – Mental Health (Care & Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003

Most of the time, when people become unwell, they understand that they need treatment. But sometimes, people are unable to agree to treatment as a direct result of their mental disorder and are likely to be at risk to themselves or to others as a result of their mental disorder. The Mental Health Act is a law that allows for the provision of necessary care and treatment in these circumstances. It only applies to people who have a mental illness, learning disability or a personality disorder. The Act allows for the provision of necessary care and treatment for the mental disorder and should be for as short a period as necessary and the least restrictive option for the individual.

Please note that this video is from a range of BSL videos published by NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde

Advanced Statement

NHSGG&C BSL A-Z: Mental Health – Advanced Statement

An advance statement is a written statement made by you when you are well setting out the care and treatment you would prefer or would dislike, should you become mentally unwell in the future. Anyone treating you for a mental disorder has a duty to find out and take into account your wishes about how you would like to be treated. However, this may be difficult if you become so unwell that your ability to make decisions about your treatment or to make your views clear has become significantly impaired.

Please note that this video is from a range of BSL videos published by NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde