Challenging Behaviour

Question 1

Care and control

Answer 1

When there is a risk to life or property or people AND thought to be suffering a mental health condition. (Whether undiagnosed it not).

Question 2

When can challenging behaviour be organic

Answer 2

45 or older
Abnormal vital signs
Disorientation and LOC

then behaviour can be suspected to be organic in cause.

Question 3

Challenging behaviours

Act that we use to section:

Answer 3

South Australian mental health act 2009