Mental Health Act
Our Mental Health Act training gives your team an understanding of mental health and the related legislation. Delivered on-site by our experienced trainers.
About the course
Understand mental health and the related legislation
By the end of the course, delegates will:
- Know what is meant by Mental Health
- Be aware of some common Mental Health Conditions
- Know some causes of mental health disorders
- Recognise what is meant by Mental Capacity
- Be aware of some of the main Sections of the Mental Health Act
- Know some ways that a Person may be discharged from detention
What you’ll cover
Full course content
Everything the course covers, exactly as our trainers deliver it:
Mental Health
- History of mental health
- What is mental health?
- Why don’t people talk about Mental Health?
- The negative effects of talking about mental health
- Men and mental health
- Facts and statistics
- Appropriate language
Common Mental Health Conditions
- Depression
- Bipolar disorder
- Addiction
- Eating disorders
- Anxiety disorder
- Seasonal affective disorder (SAD)
- Personality disorders
- Schizophrenia
Mental Capacity
- What is mental capacity?
- The Mental Capacity Act
- 5 core principles
- Mental capacity assessments
- DoLS / LPS
- IMCA / LPA
The Mental Health Act
- What is the Mental Health Act?
- Compulsory admission to hospital
- Section 2
- Section 3
- Section 4
- Section 5
- Section 37
- Section 37/41
- Section 47/49
- Supervised community treatment
Reviews
- Discharge
- Managers reviews
- Tribunals
- Care Programme Approach
Keep exploring
Related mental health courses
These subjects sit naturally alongside this course — and we can combine courses into one visit.
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
Where is the training delivered?
All of our training is delivered on-site at your service, anywhere in the UK — we come to you, so there are no travel costs or venue hire for your team.
How long is the Mental Health Act course?
It runs as a half day – 3 hours course, delivered in one visit unless stated otherwise.
How many delegates can attend?
Up to 15 delegates per session.
Do delegates receive a certificate?
Yes — every delegate receives a certificate on completion. We recommend refreshing every year.
How much does the course cost?
We price every course on application, based on your dates, location and delegate numbers. Use the contact buttons below — we reply quickly with a quote.
Can we combine courses into one visit?
Yes. Many clients build a full training day from shorter courses, and we can deliver several subjects in one visit — just tell us what your team needs.
Do you only train care providers?
No. This course suits care & nursing homes, home care & domiciliary, supported living, day services, hospices. If your sector isn’t listed, ask — we’ll tailor the course to your setting.
Book this course
We bring Mental Health Act training to your service
Delivered on-site at your service, nationwide, with pricing on application. Tell us your dates and delegate numbers and we’ll reply quickly with a quote.
Part of our mental health training range. Also explore behaviour management training and neurological training.