Mental Health Act 2016
About the Mental Health Act 2016
Read about the Mental Health Act 2016 and access resources that explain the key provisions, objects and principles of the new Act.
Public health emergency – COVID-19
In response to the public health emergency declaration, the Chief Psychiatrist has released a temporary Chief Psychiatrist Policy – Public Health Emergency – COVID-19
Chief Psychiatrist policies
A list of the policies and guidelines made by the Chief Psychiatrist under the Mental Health Act 2016.
Forms: Mental Health Act 2016
This page contains links to forms approved under the Mental Health Act 2016.
Evaluation of the Mental Health Act 2016 implementation
The evaluation of the Mental Health Act 2016 will consider how the objectives and principles of the new legislation have been applied, and whether key changes to the legislative scheme have been implemented effectively.
Contact us
Contact the Mental Health Act Liaison Service for information about the Mental Health Act 2016.
Authorised Mental Health Services (Private AMHS portal)
The secure login portal for private AMHS only. A password is required to view this content. Department of Health employees can view the same content on the intranet (QHEPS).
