PSYC 235 Chapter Notes - Chapter 16: Malingering, Lethal Consequences, Child Abuse
5 Apr 2017
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Psyc 235: mental health services: legal and ethical issues. Civil commitment laws: detail when a person can legally be detained in a psychiatric institution (even against their will). Criteria: person has a mental health disorder, the person is dangerous to themselves or to others, the person is in need of treatment. Two types of power allow the government to take action against one"s will: police power, parens patriae (state as the parent) - occurs when civilians are not likely to act in their own best interest. Compulsory community treatments (cct): main goals are to prevent relapse and provide care in a less restrictive environment than a hospital. Not allowed in canada unless there has been previous inpatient treatment. Mental illness: a legal concept which typically means severe emotional or thought disturbances that negatively affect an individual"s health and safety. Dangerousness: assessing whether someone is a danger to themselves or to others.
