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Bill to overhaul ‘outdated’ Mental Health Act introduced

Community Care

Raising thresholds for detention The bill, which is yet to be published, is expected to raise thresholds for detention in hospital, both for assessment (section 2) and for treatment (section 3). ” He said that, alongside the bill, the government needed to invest in community alternatives to long-stay hospitals.

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Reposting: Torn apart: A skewed portrait of child welfare in America

Child Welfare Monitor

But parents who are found to have neglected their children typically have serious, chronic mental illness or substance use disorders that severely affect their parenting, and have refused or are unable to comply with a treatment plan. ” That statement is completely backwards.

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Proposed Mental Health Act overhaul included in Queen’s Speech

Community Care

The government said the proposals were designed to provide greater control for people over their treatment and more dignity in care, and reduce the use of hospital care for autistic people and those with learning disabilities.

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What are the 10 Roles of Social Workers

Social Work Haven

This is because they develop treatment plans to address mental illness and substance abuse problems, often holding supervisory roles and advocating for human rights within the criminal justice system. Flexibility in adapting treatment plans is essential, as goals are met, new issues emerge, or crises arise.

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What Care Coordination Is and How To Implement It

Relias

Clients often receive treatment for physical health conditions separately from mental illness and substance use. But in reality, they all impact the success or failure of any single treatment plan. Care coordinators work in numerous settings including roles in hospitals and outpatient care facilities.

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How To Take a Trauma-Informed Approach to Birth Trauma

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Birth trauma is an adverse psychological reaction following pregnancy or childbirth similar to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). It can include treatment planning and goal setting, as well as allowing clients to take part in shaping policy and programs at your organization. What is birth trauma?

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The draft Mental Health Bill: parliamentary proposals for change

Community Care

In response, the joint committee made the following recommendations: The government should review the Building the Right Support action plan, designed to reduce the number of people with learning disabilities and autistic people in hospital, in light of the proposals in the draft bill. This was widely welcomed by witnesses.