My first response was 'it doesn't'
There are always exceptions though
If it was someone close and I felt that changes were a health or MH concern, I'd broach it but, ultimately, as an adult, the decision lies with them |
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It doesn't as a general principle, unless I am affected.
However, it relates to issues like capacity, which is covered by the Mental Capacity Act. It has to be proved that someone lacks capacity and a decision that you disagree with is not a sufficient reason.
Or arguably if a person is a threat to themselves or others, which is covered by the Mental Health Act. The threat to oneself is quite a contentious matter though, hence there's quite a significant threshold.
Even in such circumstances an intervention would need to be the least restrictive option.
If someone is vulnerable other people e.g. parents have a responsibility to ensure the well-being (including physical) of those they care for. Those decisions will entail their beliefs and values. In the case of a child their right to have a say in decisions, which affect them is protected under article 12 UNCRC.
Liberty entails both the freedom to do as we wish and the freedom from harm. We have a duty of care to others as well as a responsibility to respect their autonomy. |
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"However, it relates to issues like capacity, which is covered by the Mental Capacity Act. It has to be proved that someone lacks capacity and a decision that you disagree with is not a sufficient reason"
Principle 1 - presumption of capacity
Principle 3 - the right to make decisions seen as unwise or eccentric
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"However, it relates to issues like capacity, which is covered by the Mental Capacity Act. It has to be proved that someone lacks capacity and a decision that you disagree with is not a sufficient reason
Principle 1 - presumption of capacity
Principle 3 - the right to make decisions seen as unwise or eccentric
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Depends, have a friend who used to self harm. And yes I did very much care what she doing to herself. If it can have an impact on someone I care about or if it has an impact on myself I am going to worry or have some kind of opinion on it. If it has none of these they can crack on to their hearts content. |
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