Resources: Mental Health Act 2016

Patient rights and support

Read the resources that explain the rights of patients, their families, carers and other support persons under the Mental Health Act 2016.

Overview resources

Read documents and watch videos explaining the overall purpose and provisions of the Mental Health Act 2016.

Videos explaining the Mental Health Act 2016

• Introduction to the Act
• Objects and principles, and administering the Act
• Examinations and assessments
• Provisions regarding the criminal justice system

Translated mental health resources

Find the consumer resources translated into other languages that explain aspects of the Mental Health Act 2016.

Chief Psychiatrist policies

See the list of the policies and guidelines made by the Chief Psychiatrist under the Mental Health Act 2016.

Forms: Mental Health Act 2016

See the list of forms approved under the Mental Health Act 2016.

Clinical documents, frameworks and MoUs

Read the clinical information for health professionals, including agreements, guidelines and frameworks supporting best practice.

Key topics

Learn about the Mental Health Act 2016, organised by topic, including fact sheets, videos and clinical policies.

Consumer Integrated Mental Health and Addiction (CIMHA) application

Learn about the Consumer Integrated Mental Health and Addiction (CIMHA) application.