They can be. Usually if someone is suicidal they are depressed, and Depression can be caused by a mental disorder
How should competency be determined for a mentally ill person facing trial?
The only way to prove to others that anyone is mentally ill is to have that person examined by qualified medical people. Sometimes they will confirm your belief that the person is mentally ill, but sometimes they will tell you that you are wrong.
There isn't a set one. It depends on the type of ill-treatment. It will be similar to the punishment for the same ill-treatment of a non-mentally ill person but possibly more severe.
Bedlamite: a mentally ill person.
No, a psycopath is a mentally ill, or "insane" person.
No.
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Just because a person is mentally ill, it does not mean that they will not be charged and penalized. If the offense is too severe, they may be committed for a certain amount of time.
It really depends on the person and what illness it was. but the thing to remember is being mentally ill is an illness and needs treating, you wouldn't leave a broken leg would you ?
The person who is mentally ill is incapacitated. Such a person cannot enter into a contract as they cannot distinguish between right and wrong. Therefore the bank cannot enter into a contract with such a person.
If the person gets out of control you need to call an ambulance and they can get the person to the medical care he or she needs. The ambulance personnel are trained on dealing with the mentally ill person. If you have to call your own doctor and see if he or she can help you with the matter. Some mentally ill people have had to be tricked into getting help but it is better if you have medical personnel help you get the proper care you need for him or her.
Mentally ill or depressed patient?"