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Title
Detained: Rights of children and youth under the Mental Health Act
Author
Representative for Children and Youth
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Summary
"This report is the first from this Office [i.e., the Representative for Children and Youth] to explore the system for involuntary detention under the Mental Health Act. The purpose of exploring the Mental Health Act and youths’ lived experience within this framework is to highlight ways to strengthen safeguards, enhance opportunities for young people to have a say in their treatment and improve the experience and outcomes for children and youth.
This report amplifies the voices of youth with lived experience of involuntary detention and starts from the premise that young people have the right to participate in making decisions about their care, to the extent that they are able. The fear and confusion expressed by youth when they describe their experiences in involuntary detention is troubling; their perspectives provide insight into a world governed by the Mental Health Act."
Language
English
Subjects
Mental Health
School-Age
Publisher
Representative for Children and Youth
DateModified
6/6/2023 6:56 PM EDT
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