Transforming Mental Health Care: The WHO’s New "Mental Health, Human Rights, and Legislation" Guidance
In recent years, mental health has emerged as a global public health priority and a matter of fundamental human rights. Many countries are recognizing the need to adopt or reform their mental health-related legislation. However, existing laws often fall short in addressing discrimination and human rights violations, particularly within mental health care settings. In response to this pressing issue, the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) have collaborated to develop a comprehensive publication titled “Mental Health, Human Rights, and Legislation: Guidance and Practice.”
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