num_pages: 63
description: Mental health legislation is essential for protecting the rights of people with mental disorders, who comprise a vulnerable section of society. This module provides information to help guide the development of mental health legislation. The module begins by setting out the activities that are required before legislation is formulated. The content of legislation is then described, including substantive provisions for specific mental health legislation and legislation impacting on mental health. Process issues in mental health legislation are then outlined, including drafting procedures, consultation and the implementation of legislation.Also WHO Mental Health Policy and Service Guidance Package--14 modulesOther modules included in the Improving Access and Use of Psychotropic MedicinesChild and Adolescent Mental Health Policies and PlansMental Health Policy, Plans and Programmes. Updated versionMental Health ContextMental Health FinancingAdvocacy for Mental HealthQuality Improvement for Mental HealthOrganization of Services for Mental HealthPlanning and Budgeting to Deliver Services for Mental HealthMental Health Policies and Programmes in the WorkplaceMental Health Information SystemsHuman Resources and Training in Mental HealthMonitoring and Evaluation of Mental Health Policies and Plans
language: English
title: Mental Health Legislation and Human Rights
titlecomplete: Mental Health Legislation and Human Rights (Mental Health Policy and Service Guidance Package)
publisher: World Health Organization