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- Title:
- The Role of the Approved Mental Health Professional (AMH)
- Description:
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This introductory session aims to raise awareness of role the Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) and its key functions under the Mental Health Act 1983 (MHA). It clarifies who is eligible to potentially become an AMHP and the skills, knowledge and personal qualities that role requires.
It describes the legislative framework that AMHPs work within, the multiple considerations and factors involved in carrying out the role, and the potential outcomes for those who find themselves subject to the MHA. - Hierarchy:
- Approved Mental Health Professional (AMH) > The Role of the Approved Mental Health Professional (AMH) > The Role of the Approved Mental Health Professional (AMH)
- Created:
- 7 Jul 2020
- Last Major Update:
- 7 Jul 2020
- Keywords:
- 221-0001, MHA, Mental Health, Approved Mental Health Professional, Mental Health Act 1983
- Quicklink:
- 221-0001
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- Title:
- The Role of the Approved Mental Health Professional (AMH)
- Description:
-
This introductory session aims to raise awareness of role the Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) and its key functions under the Mental Health Act 1983 (MHA). It clarifies who is eligible to potentially become an AMHP and the skills, knowledge and personal qualities that role requires.
It describes the legislative framework that AMHPs work within, the multiple considerations and factors involved in carrying out the role, and the potential outcomes for those who find themselves subject to the MHA. - Hierarchy:
- Approved Mental Health Professional (AMH) > The Role of the Approved Mental Health Professional (AMH) > The Role of the Approved Mental Health Professional (AMH)
- Created:
- 7 Jul 2020
- Last Major Update:
- 7 Jul 2020
- Keywords:
- 221-0001, MHA, Mental Health, Approved Mental Health Professional, Mental Health Act 1983
- Quicklink:
- 221-0001