We intend to discuss recent developments in Japanese psychiatry and matters of major concern, i.e., psychiatric services following the amendment of Japan's Mental Health Law, schizophrenia, dementia and culture-specific problems to Japan.
Mental health services and legislation in Brunei Darussalam have undergone a period of development and reform. This paper describes the challenges met, recent innovations and priority areas for the next 10 years.
Richard Griffith, Senior Lecturer in Health Law at Swansea University, considers the role of the nearest relative, a statutory friend, appointed for patients detained under the Mental Health Act 1983
Kochi: Recent topics in psychiatry and mental health in Japan