Is there a limit to how long someone can be under mental health services

[Mess6533]

In the uk

Don't think so. I've been under them for 20 years.

No

Not that I am aware of. Sections have to be reviewed periodically if that's what you mean.

Nope. In my old job we had patients who had been 'in the system' for 50+ years. :(

But as Genie says, if you are detained under the mental health act (commonly known as being sectioned) then it will be reviewed periodically.