text: (The following is the text copied from the Mental Health and You brochure accessed at This Brochure has been developed collaboratively by Affinity Services Consumer Leadership Team, Changing Minds Reference Advisory Group and Auckland District Health Board. The Mental Health Act and You Information for you about the Mental Health (Compulsory Assessment and Treatment) Act 1992. Introduction When we experience mental unwellness we can usually decide for ourselves about our treatment. But sometimes we can be assessed and treated compulsorily the Mental Health (Compulsory Assessment and Treatment) Act 1992 (MHA). Being treated compulsorily can mean being treated against our will. This can be a distressing experience for many of us and our family/ whānau.
text: (The following is the text copied from the Mental Health and You brochure accessed at This Brochure has been developed collaboratively by Affinity Services Consumer Leadership Team, Changing Minds Reference Advisory Group and Auckland District Health Board. The Mental Health Act and You Information for you about the Mental Health (Compulsory Assessment and Treatment) Act 1992. Introduction When we experience mental unwellness we can usually decide for ourselves about our treatment. But sometimes we can be assessed and treated compulsorily the Mental Health (Compulsory Assessment and Treatment) Act 1992 (MHA). Being treated compulsorily can mean being treated against our will. This can be a distressing experience for many of us and our family/ whānau.