Mental Health Law in England and Wales is a complete and comprehensive guide to the Mental Health Act 1983 for any mental health professional - from social workers, psychologists and occupational therapists, to doctors and nurses. The book aims to simplify mental health law so that it's accessible to busy professionals at all stages of practice as well as those affected by mental health law.

All helping professionals need to be aware of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and its implications for their practice and this text clearly spells out these implications. Mental health professionals and other workers with adults would be wise to have a copy of this text close to hand to help inform their practice.Â