The potential unintended consequences of Mental Health Act reforms in England and Wales on people with intellectual disability and/or autism

Overview:

Aim: To critically appraise the positive impact and unintended consequences of the proposed Mental Health Bill for people with Intellectual Disability and/or Autism

Authors: Samuel Tromans, Kamaldeep Bhui, Indermeet Sawhney, Mahesh Odiyoor, Ken Courtenay, Ashok Roy, Harm Boer, Regi Alexander, Asit Biswas, Jane McCarthy, Gautam Gulati, Richard Laugharne, Rohit Shankar

To cite: Tromans S, Bhui K, Sawhney I, et al. The potential unintended consequences of Mental Health Act reforms in England and Wales on people with intellectual disability and/or autism. Br J Psychiatry. 2023;222(5):188-190. doi:10.1192/bjp.2023.10