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What Is The Mental Health Act in India
What Is The Mental Health Act in India
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WHAT IS THE
MENTAL HEALTH ACT
IN INDIA
World Health Organization:
India is the most depressed country in the world. 6.5% of the
population suffers from some sort of serious mental disorder.
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Health Policy In India
(Mental)
Attempt to commit suicide: the affected person gets rehabilitation
opportunities.
affected person has the required knowledge, the act allows him/her
to make decisions regarding their mental health.
Attempts to tackle the stigma of mental illness and has outlined
measures on how to achieve the goal.
If police officer finds a mentally ill person wandering, the person
should be taken into protection and should be taken to the nearest
health clinic.
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Human Rights
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The new Mental Health Act in India is a great initiative to protect people
affected by mental disorders. If you think you or anyone you know is suffering
from mental illness, consult a doctor. Consulting a specialist won’t make you
mad in any way. We’ve ignored mental health for too long, its time to make a
move.
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