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Bill to overhaul ‘outdated’ Mental Health Act introduced

Community Care

The government said the Mental Health Bill would tackle racial discrimination in care, end the inappropriate detention of people with a learning disability and autistic people and give patients a greater say in decisions over their care. It will demand radical and brave action from government alongside proper funding.”

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My Journey Through TRU

Center for Child Protection

Limbic System: Governs emotions, relationships, and reward. Through the training, I learned: Development: The brain develops from the bottom to the top, starting with the brainstem and progressing to the cortex. Diencephalon: Regulates sensory signals and controls alertness.

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How the Mental Health Bill has been amended by the House of Lords

Community Care

Opposition amendments to the bill Several amendments were made to the bill despite being opposed by the government. The government minister, Baroness Merron (Labour), argued that due to drafting deficiencies, the effect of the amendment would be to give the police additional detention powers, contrary to its intentions.

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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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Proposed Mental Health Act overhaul included in Queen’s Speech

Community Care

Proposals to overhaul the Mental Health Act 1983 will be considered by Parliament over the next year, the government announced today in the Queen’s Speech. Introducing a statutory care and treatment plan for all people in detention, written with them and setting out a clear pathway to discharge.

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A child welfare case leads to a stunning dissent from Michigan’s Chief Justice

NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

In this case, she wrote, From the point of court involvement to the final hearing, the respondent-mother made immense progress toward the goals laid out by [the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services] in her agency treatment plan. Raising a child is difficult, even when there is no crisis.

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How to Create a Ketamine Compliance Program

Relias

Beyond physical safety, adherence to medical guidelines ensures optimal treatment outcomes. Ketamine is most effective when used as part of a structured treatment plan, including therapy and ongoing mental health support. Maintain open communication with staff and government agencies to ensure compliance updates are followed.