Module introduction

Welcome to this CPD Online module, The Irish Mental Health Act 2001. We hope that you find it an enjoyable learning experience.
 

Learning outcomes

 

This module aims to provide you with:

 

  • an overview of the context in which the Mental Health Act 2001 was developed and introduced;

 

  • an understanding of mental disorder and mental illness as defined by the Mental Health Act 2001;

 

  • a knowledge of the process of involuntary detention as set down in the Mental health Act 2001;

 

  • a knowledge of the role of the Mental Health Commission and Mental health Tribunals as set down in the Mental Health Act 2001;

 

  • an understanding of consent to treatment as set down in the Mental Health Act 2001.

 

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