Difference between revisions of "Introduction to Mental Health and Capacity (14:I)"

The third group are those people who may not have a developmental disabilities or diminished capacity but who suffer from psychiatric disorders.   These can range from mild delusions, to mood disorders, to pervasive and severe psychosis. These people are the ones most likely to fall under the provisions of the ''Mental Health Act''. The legal issues faced by this group are the main focus of Chapter 14: Mental Health Law. Therefore, in Chapter 14 it is important to note that the term “mental disorder” refers to psychiatric illness and not to those with developmental delays or diminished capacity.