Understanding Mental Health

1. Which Act provides the legal basis for the treatment and care of individuals with mental health disorders, including the ability to detain someone in hospital against their will?

• A. The Care Act 2014
• B. The Equality Act 2010
• C. The Human Rights Act 1998
• D. The Mental Health Act 1983 (amended 2007)

2. What is the main purpose of the Mental Capacity Act 2005?

• A. To assess needs and provide information and advice on care
• B. To protect and empower individuals who may lack the capacity to make decisions
• C. To protect individuals from discrimination based on disability
• D. To safeguard adults from abuse or neglect

3. Which ethical principle emphasizes avoiding harm to the service user?

• A. Autonomy
• B. Beneficence
• C. Non-maleficence
• D. Justice

4. Under the Care Act 2014, what is a key responsibility of support workers?

• A. Making decisions on behalf of someone who lacks capacity
• B. Ensuring service users are not discriminated against based on disability
• C. Reporting any safeguarding concerns to the local authority
• D. Providing legal advocacy for service users

5. What does empowerment in mental health support work involve?

• A. Assessing individuals to determine if they need to be sectioned
• B. Enabling individuals to take control of their care and participate in decision-making
• C. Protecting the right to respect for private and family life
• D. Acting in the best interest of the service user at all times