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Form 2 Mental Health Inquiry - Mental Health Act 2007 ... - NSW Health - health nsw gov-2025

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The document is a Form 2 notice related to a mental health inquiry under the Mental Health Act 2007. It informs the patient and relevant parties about an upcoming tribunal meeting to assess the necessity of continued detention for treatment. The notice outlines the patient's rights, including representation and the possibility of appealing decisions regarding the management of their affairs.

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Begin by entering the patient's family name and given name in the designated fields at the top of the form.
Fill in the facility name and address where the patient is being treated, ensuring all details are accurate.
Input the patient's date of birth (D.O.B.) in the specified format, followed by selecting their gender.
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How do you get someone a mental health assessment?

Primary care provider: A primary care provider can perform an initial mental health screening and refer you to a mental health professional (such as a social worker, psychologist, or psychiatrist).

What is the NSW Mental Health Act?

The Mental Health Act is the rules about mental health treatment in NSW. Mental health is about how you think and how you feel. Treatment is things that can help you feel better.

Whats the difference between section 2 and 3 of the Mental Health Act?

The purpose of detaining you under section 2 is to give medical staff enough time to find out about your mental health condition and decide how to provide you with help to manage it. A detention under section 2 cannot be extended. Under section 3 of the act, you can be detained in a hospital for up to six months.

How do you get a mental health assessment?

If you want an independent opinion from a specialist, your psychiatrist might agree that its a good idea and help you find the right specialist. Or your GP can arrange this for you. To do this, your GP might need to contact your local integrated care board (ICB).

How to get a Mental Health Act assessment?

Various professionals can request a Mental Health Act assessment. For example a psychiatrist, GP, care co-ordinator or a police officer. A nearest relative can also ask the AMHP service to consider a referral. (Under section 13(4) of the Mental Health Act.)

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Who conducts a Mental Health Act assessment?

The assessors will try to consider all the options and listen to your opinions and, if possible, will talk to your close family. Mental Health Act Assessments are usually carried out by: an approved mental health professional (AMHP) a doctor whos had special training (known as a section 12 approved doctor)

How to request a Mental Health Act assessment?

Anyone can request a mental health assessment by contacting your local social services or community mental health team. However, the local social services team only has a duty to consider a nearest relatives request. If they decide not to section you, they must give written reasons.

What is the Section 2 of the Mental Health Act?

The section 2 provides the legal framework for this assessment to take place. We can therefore determine whether the person has a severe mental disorder and the possible care plan and treatment options available.