Mental Health Act 2001

• Mental Health Act 2001
• Rules associated with the MHA 2001
• Codes of Practice associated with the MHA 2001
• Forms associated with the MHA 2001

Latest News

• Summary of 2012 Inspection Reports published on 21.03.13
• 2012 Inspection Reports 21.03.2013
• The use of Seclusion and Restraint in ACs: Activities Report 2011 14.03.2013
• 2011 Seclusion and Restraint Report Press Release. 14.03.2013

Publications

• Annual Report 2011 Including Report of the Inspector of MHS
• MHC Guidance Document on Individual Care Planning
• Your Views National Inpatient Survey Report 2011

Consultations

• Development of Mental Health Commission's Strategic Plan 2013 - 2015
• View our previous consultations

Service User Information

• Your Guide to the Mental Health Act 2001
• Information Leaflets on Rules & Codes of Practice
• ‘Headspace’ Young Person Toolkit

Research

• Prof. Stefan de Burca : Community Mental Health Teams Report
• Dr. Siobhan Ni Bhriain A Measurement of Needs Report
• Dr. Ena Lavelle Mental Health Rehabilitation and Recovery Services in Ireland

Contacting the MHC

Mental Health Commission, Coimisiún Meabhair-Shláinte, St. Martin's House, Waterloo Road, Dublin 4.

Tel: 353(1) 636 2400

Fax: 353(1) 636 2440

Email: info@mhcirl.ie

E-Learning @ the MHC

The e-learning programme, 'Training in the Mental Health Act, 2001' is designed to support training in the Act and healthcare professionals in updating their knowledge and awareness of the Act. It also provides service users and the general public with an understanding of mental health legislation.