Mental Health (Compulsory Assessment and Treatment) Act 1992
Published online:
01 November 2012

Summary
The Ministry has published updated guidance for employees of mental health services appointed as Directors of Area Mental Health Services (DAMHS) under the Mental Health (Compulsory Assessment and Treatment) Act 1992.
These guidelines sit alongside the Guidelines to the Mental Health (Compulsory Assessment and Treatment) Act 1992. It will often be appropriate to refer to these primary guidelines for more complete guidance.