Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA)

Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA) is a legal promotion service started in 2009. According to the 1983 Mental Health Law, qualified patients have a legal obligation to provide IMHA.

The Independent Mental Health Advocate (IMHA) is a specially trained person who can meet the needs of patients within the mental health law. Independent mental health advocacy services are not a replacement for other promotions and support services available to patients. IMHA works with these services

Patients should be informed that they are entitled to use IMHA. This is the responsibility of the care manager at the time.

According to the Mental Health Act of 1983, other people such as your relatives have the right related to you.

IMHA's participation will not affect your right to seek advice from a lawyer (or the right of your closest relatives) or your right to receive legal aid.

The 1983 Mental Health Act calls patients qualified as supporters of independent mental health "eligible patients".

Even if you are discharged from section 17, you are discharged if you are detained under section 2 or 3 of the mental health law

Talented patients should be responsible or responsible for referring to clinicians, approved mental health experts (AMHP), or recent relatives, but for any reason to ask themselves Impossible or impossible. All patients lacking the ability to decide whether to receive assistance from IMHA must refer to the service

If you wish, you can participate in patrols and participate in expert meetings related to care and treatment.

As long as you support you as your IMHA, please visit and talk to someone who is currently interested in your treatment.

Unless it is illegal or life threatening, IMHA will not tell anyone about your information without your consent. Learn more about our privacy policy

"My supporters listened to my doubts, talked to the staff and could give me the answer I wanted."

Independent mental health advocacy (IMHA) is a statutory right that applies to people who are detained under most provisions of the mental health law or who are involved in community treatment orders (CTO). This briefing will explain the roles of qualified IMHA and the steps that mental health staff can perform to support access to IMHA support using the service.

The Independent Mental Health Advocate (IMHA) is a specially trained person who can meet the needs of patients within the mental health law. Independent mental health advocacy services are not a replacement for other promotions and support services available to patients. IMHA works with these services. Talented patients should be responsible or responsible for referring to clinicians, approved mental health experts (AMHP), or recent relatives, but for any reason to ask themselves Impossible or impossible. All patients lacking the ability to decide whether to receive assistance from IMHA must refer to the service

Under most provisions of the Mental Health Act, IMHA is a statutory right under the supervision of a parent or community treatment order (CTO). If someone is detained in a hospital or CTO, this can be a very messy and painful experience. Independent of mental health services, IMHA can help people to listen to their opinions and to ensure that they understand their legal rights. IMHA may have a significant impact on people's detention experience and is highly appreciated by people using the service. However, according to the survey, only about half of those who can access IMHA can actually be accessed.