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The definition of [[mental disorder]] is changed by the [[MHA 2007]], as of 3/11/08, so that it is no longer split into the four classifications of mental illness, psychopathic disorder, mental impairment and severe mental impairment.

[[s1]] now states that:

:"mental disorder" means any disorder or disability of the mind.

==Related changes==

There are, however, two exceptions. See these pages for details:

* {{mha change|aggressive}} - [[Learning disability]] is not mental disorder unless associated with this conduct.

* {{mha change|exclusions}} - dependence on alcohol or drugs is still excluded.

==Commencement==
{{mha change info|3/11/08|6|Section 1 insofar as it gives effect to paragraph 13 of Schedule 1|[[s66]]|3/11/08 |7|Remainder of section 1 and sch 1|[[s1]], [[s3]], [[s7]], [[s20]], [[s35]], [[s36]], [[s37]], [[s38]], [[s45A]], [[s47]], [[s48]], [[s51]], [[s72]], [[s86]], [[s141]], [[s145]]. [Other Acts are amended, including MCA sch 4 para 23]|"|"|s55, sch 11|[[s1]], [[s7]], [[s11]], [[s15]], [[s16]], [[s20]], [[s21B]], [[s27]], [[s45A]], [[s47]], [[s55]], [[s66]], [[s72]], [[s92]]; [[sched 1]] part 1 para 2, 3, 6; [[sched 5]] para 37, 39}}

==Summary of effect of amendments in Chapter 1 of Part 1==

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==See also==
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