Use of mental health legislation in a regional adolescent unit

The use of mental health legislation in a Regional Adolescent Unit over a 10 year period was reviewed. There was a trend of increasing use over time. This was thought to reflect changes in attitude and professional practice subsequent to the introduction of the Children Act 1989. Conversion rates of...

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Published in:Psychiatric bulletin of the Royal College of Psychiatrists 1996-12, Vol.20 (12), p.711-713
Main Authors: Nicholls, Judith E, Fernandez, Carol A, Clark, Andrew F
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adolescents
Legislation
Psychiatric disorders
Psychiatric units
Treatment
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Summary:The use of mental health legislation in a Regional Adolescent Unit over a 10 year period was reviewed. There was a trend of increasing use over time. This was thought to reflect changes in attitude and professional practice subsequent to the introduction of the Children Act 1989. Conversion rates of Section 5(2) were high and practitioners with appropriate training were involved in the majority of sections, indicating good practice.
ISSN:1758-3209
0955-6036
1758-3217
1472-1473
DOI:10.1192/pb.20.12.711