Key topics
Patient rights and support
Consumer resources and information for patients, their families, carers and other support persons about patient rights under the Mental Health Act 2016.
This information is also available in other languages.
Examinations and assessments
Information explaining how examinations and assessments are dealt with under the Mental Health Act 2016.
Information on Emergency Examination Authorities under the Public Health Act 2005 is available on the Clinical guidelines and procedures website.
Treatment and care
Information, resources, policies and frequently asked questions explaining how treatment and care are dealt with under the Mental Health Act 2016.
Seclusion and restraint
Information, resources, policies and frequently asked questions explaining how restrictive practices are dealt with under the Mental Health Act 2016.
Courts, forensic patients and people in custody
Information, policies and resources explaining how courts and forensic patients are dealt with under the Mental Health Act 2016.
Victim support
Information and resources supporting victims of persons under the Queensland Forensic Mental Health System.
Mental Health Review Tribunal
Information, policies and frequently asked questions about the role of the Mental Health Review Tribunal under the Mental Health Act 2016.
Administration of the Act
Information, policies, resources and frequently asked questions explaining how the Mental Health Act 2016 is administered.
Transport, movement and patient absence
Interagency and interstate agreements for transporting and transferring mental health patients and processes for the return of patients absent without approval.
