Mental Health Act reforms aim to tackle high rate of black people sectioned

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Mental Health Act reforms aim to tackle high rate of black people sectioned

Changes will ensure neither autism nor learning disabilities are grounds for detention under the act

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Abdi Gure, the coordinator of the Hayaan Project that supports the London Somali community with mental health issues, which is run by Mind in Harrow, supports the London Somali community with mental health issues, said: “I am really happy to see the government recommending culturally appropriate advocates as part of their reforms. Our work has shown this to be an effective way of supporting black patients with mental health problems. When this is practised, it has a huge impact on the patient’s recovery.”