Mental Health Care and Human Rights
National Human Rights Commission, India; National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences, India
Country Resources
Mental Health Service Standards
India
31 December 2008
Report
9788190441175
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The objective of this publication is to lay down minimum standards for mental health care with a view to protecting the rights of mentally ill persons and to enable their monitoring by all concerned authorities. The Commission also wishes to raise awareness of authorities, academics, NGOs and the general public on the rights of mentally ill through this publication.Content
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