It’s An Independent Body

Being sectioned means being detained under a ‘section’ of the Mental Health Act 1983 as long as doctors are worried you’re planning to hurt yourself and akin people. You can be held in a hospital, or receive treatment while continuing to live indoors, while you’re sectioned. You can also be sectioned if you’re refusing treatment. You must have a mental illness that needs urgent assessment or treatment, with an intention to be sectioned. Two most common ‘sections’ of the Mental Health Act are section 2, that means you can be detained for observation for 28 days, and section 3, that means you can be held for a maximum of six months. They’ll tell you how long you can be away for, where you can go, and whether you’ll need someone with you.

Not if you’ve been sectioned under sections 2 and 3 of the Mental Health Act. Only with the permission of your hospital doctor, you can leave temporarily. Right after the tribunal, they’ll decide if your sectioning order must end or continue. I know that the tribunal will read reports written by members of your care team and hear your views. That’s an independent body.

Under sections 2 and 3 you have a right to appeal to the Mental Health Review Tribunal. It’s a well if you’re concerned about someone and think they may need to be sectioned you should contact your local social services -you can usually find their number on your council’s website.

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Ann Miller is a certified mental health coach and wellness writer with a strong background in psychology and emotional resilience. With over a decade of experience in helping individuals manage stress, anxiety, and burnout, Ann specializes in making complex mental health topics accessible and empowering.

She holds a Master's degree in Clinical Psychology and has worked with both individual clients and organizations to promote emotional well-being and work-life balance. Through her writing, Ann aims to break the stigma surrounding mental health and offer practical, compassionate guidance for everyday challenges.

When she's not writing or consulting, Ann enjoys early morning yoga, quiet reading time, and exploring nature trails with her dog. Her personal philosophy: "Mental health is not a luxury — it’s a foundation for everything we do."

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