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Women, men and the Mental Health Act (1983)
- Authors:
- HATFIELD Barbara, MOHAMAD Hadi
- Journal article citation:
- Research Policy and Planning, 12(3), 1994, pp.6-10.
- Publisher:
- Social Services Research Group
Reports on the findings of a project which collects data continuously about individuals assessed within the framework of the 1983 Mental Health Act, with a view to their detention in psychiatric hospital. Data is included from five Local Authorities for the years 1990, 1991, 1992 and 1993, collected by Approved Social Workers who have a key role in assessing the social circumstances and making appropriate application for detention under the Act. The focus of this paper is the differences between men and women in the application of the Act. Some key differences are identified, which are compared with earlier research. Implications for policy and practice are reviewed.