Proposal to scrap mental health treatment plans concerning
Leading, regional NSW-based health lawyer, Catherine Henry, says a proposal to scrap mental health treatment
Catherine Henry
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Our mental health lawyers are highly dedicated and experienced lawyers. They’ll listen to your story, concerns and priorities carefully – and guide you through the process with care and compassion.
Our experienced team is led by Catherine Henry, who has significant mental health advocacy experience, including:
- as a duty mental health lawyer engaged by the NSW Legal Aid Commission
- as Legal Member of the Mental Health Review Tribunal
- acting privately for acute patients receiving inpatient care under the Mental Health Act 2007.
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We have extensive experience in all areas of mental health law, including:
- providing advice – in person, by telephone and in writing – about treatment issues and options to those who are experiencing mental health issues
- appeals against mental health orders, including orders for a person to undergo ECT
- appearing at mental health inquiries and hearings before the Mental Health Review Tribunal, NCAT and the Supreme Court
- advising on the Mental Health Act 2007, including where someone alleges the standard of treatment under that Act has been deficient, causing harm to the person or their family
- advising about detention in a mental health unit under the Mental Health Act 2007
- litigation arising from poor treatment under the Mental Health Act 2007.
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