scholarly journals The current state of psychiatric and mental healthcare in Argentina

2016 ◽  
Vol 22 (4) ◽  
pp. 260-262 ◽  
Author(s):  
Juan Carlos Stagnaro
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Health Information ◽  
Mental Healthcare ◽  
Health It ◽  
Research Projects ◽  
Healthcare Needs ◽  
Current State ◽  
Mental Health Legislation ◽  
Argentine Republic ◽  
Health Legislation

SummaryThis brief article gives key demographic, socio-economic and health information for the Argentine Republic, with special emphasis in the field of psychiatry and mental health. It also informs about the country's mental health legislation and ongoing epidemiological research projects. It points out deficiencies and obstacles encountered in meeting the population's healthcare needs, and suggests developments to improve this situation.

scholarly journals Forensic psychiatric service provision in Pakistan and its challenges

2017 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 40-44 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tariq Hassan ◽  
Asad Tamizuddin Nizami ◽  
M. Selim Asmer
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Mentally Ill ◽  
Psychiatric Service ◽  
Psychiatric Services ◽  
Constitutional Amendment ◽  
Federal Law ◽  
Current State ◽  
Mental Health Legislation ◽  
Forensic Psychiatric ◽  
Health Legislation

In the Islamic Republic of Pakistan the law relating to people who are mentally ill, until 2001, was set out by the Lunacy Act of 1912, which was inherited from the British colonial occupiers. In 2001 the Mental Health Ordinance 2001 took its place but only for this federal law to be superseded in April 2010 with the 18th constitutional amendment. As part of that amendment, provinces have become responsible for (psychiatric) healthcare, including mental health legislation. Forensic psychiatry is practised in Pakistan but is very much in its infancy; it needs to develop and learn from more experienced countries in Europe and North America. Cultural factors and misconceptions arising from religion can at times contribute to, or create, barriers to the implementation of forensic psychiatric services in Pakistan. This paper reviews the current state of forensic psychiatric services in Pakistan and is intended to open the debate on the challenges ahead.

scholarly journals Mental health legislation: does it facilitate or hinder mental healthcare in countries of South Asia?

2016 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 124
Author(s):  
Roy Abraham Kallivayalil ◽  
PN Suresh Kumar ◽  
AM Fazal Mohammed ◽  
Arun Gopalakrishnan
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
South Asia ◽  
Mental Healthcare ◽  
Mental Health Legislation ◽  
Health Legislation

scholarly journals Mental health law in Bolivia

2015 ◽  
Vol 12 (4) ◽  
pp. 89-92 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anne Aboaja ◽  
Guillermo Rivera Arroyo ◽  
Liz Grant
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Care Setting ◽  
Primary Care Setting ◽  
Mental Healthcare ◽  
Legal Framework ◽  
Health Law ◽  
Health Practice ◽  
Mental Health Practice ◽  
Mental Health Legislation ◽  
Health Legislation

Bolivia's mental health plan is not currently embedded in mental health legislation or a legal framework, though in 2014 legislative change was proposed that would begin to provide protection and support for the hospital admission, treatment and care of people with mental disorders in Bolivia. Properly resourced, regulated and rights-based mental health practice is still required. Mental healthcare in the primary care setting should be prioritised, and safeguards are needed for the autonomy of all patients, including all those in vulnerable and cared-for groups, including those in prisons.

Stigma, inclusion and India’s Mental Healthcare Act 2017

2019 ◽  
Vol 18 (3) ◽  
pp. 199-205
Author(s):  
Richard M. Duffy ◽  
Gautam Gulati ◽  
Niket Kasar ◽  
Vasudeo Paralikar ◽  
Choudhary Laxmi Narayan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Mental Health Professionals ◽  
Health Professionals ◽  
Mentally Ill ◽  
Mental Healthcare ◽  
Indian States ◽  
Large Country ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Mental Health Legislation ◽  
Health Legislation

Purpose India’s Mental Healthcare Act 2017 provides a right to mental healthcare, revises admission and review procedures, effectively decriminalises suicide and has strong non-discrimination measures, among other provisions. The purpose of this paper is to examine Indian mental health professionals’ views of these changes as they relate to stigma and inclusion of the mentally ill. Design/methodology/approach The authors held nine focus groups in three Indian states, involving 61 mental health professionals including 56 psychiatrists. Findings Several themes relating to stigma and inclusion emerged: stigma is ubiquitous and results in social exclusion; stigma might be increased rather than remedied by certain regulations in the 2017 Act; stigma is not adequately dealt with in the legislation; stigma might discourage people from making “advance directives”; and there is a crucial relationship between stigma and education. Practical implications Implementation of India’s 2017 Act needs to be accompanied by adequate service resourcing and extensive education, including public education. This has commenced but needs substantial resources in order to fulfil the Act’s potential. Social implications India’s mental health legislation governs the mental healthcare of 1.3bn people, one sixth of the planet’s population; seeking to use law to diminish stigma and enhance inclusion in such a large country sets a strong example for other nations. Originality/value This is the first study of stigma and inclusion since India’s 2017 Act was commenced and it highlights both the potential and the challenges of such ambitious rights-based legislation.

scholarly journals Influence of the new mental health legislation in India

2019 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
pp. 20-22
Author(s):  
Rakesh K. Chadda
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
United Nations ◽  
Mental Healthcare ◽  
Persons With Disabilities ◽  
Mental Health Legislation ◽  
United Nations Convention ◽  
The United Nations ◽  
Health Legislation

This paper discusses the influence of the Mental Healthcare Act 2017 on mental healthcare in India. The new Act was introduced to meet the recommendations of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. Reforms proposed in the new legislation, challenges in their implementation and their effects on mental healthcare in the country are further discussed.

Southeast Asia

2016 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hui Ching Wu ◽  
Frank Huang-Chih Chou ◽  
Mariam Ali ◽  
Andrew Molodynski
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Social Services ◽  
Economic Status ◽  
Mental Healthcare ◽  
Social Contexts ◽  
Best Interests ◽  
Asian Countries ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
Mental Health Legislation ◽  
Health Legislation

This chapter introduces the politics, geography, economic status, and religious variation in Southeast Asian countries including Taiwan, China, Japan, and Indonesia. The themes explored in this chapter are: (1) the coercive treatment used in the hospital and community mental healthcare systems across these countries; (2) the evaluation of health-care legislation and Mental Health Act amendments; (3) the distribution of mental health and social services resources in the community; and (4) the struggle between paternalism and autonomy in Eastern social contexts. Finally, there is a discussion of the roles of health policy makers and government in mental health legislation and the balance between protecting public safety and respecting the best interests of individuals.

scholarly journals Mental health legislation in the Philippines: Philippine Mental Health Act

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (03) ◽  
pp. 65-67 ◽  
Author(s):  
John Lally ◽  
Rene M. Samaniego ◽  
John Tully
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Mental Healthcare ◽  
The Philippines ◽  
Mental Health Act ◽  
Mental Health Legislation ◽  
History Of ◽  
The Republic ◽  
Comprehensive Framework ◽  
Health Legislation

The first mental health act legislation in the history of the Philippines has been officially signed into law and was enacted as the Republic Act no. 11036 on 21 June 2018. It provides a rights-based mental health bill and a comprehensive framework for the implementation of optimal mental healthcare in the Philippines. We review the principles and provisions of the Mental Health Act of 2017 and the implications for mental healthcare in the Philippines.

scholarly journals Insight and challenges: mental health services in Nepal

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-3
Author(s):  
Yugesh Rai ◽  
Deoman Gurung ◽  
Kamal Gautam
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Mental Health Services ◽  
Health Services ◽  
Community Based ◽  
The Past ◽  
Current State ◽  
Mental Health Legislation ◽  
Stigma Of Mental Illness ◽  
Health Legislation ◽  
Community Based Services

This paper describes the current state of mental health services in Nepal and reflects on the significant changes over the past decade. The main challenges to overcome are proper implementation of community-based services, the high suicide rate, stigma of mental illness, financial constraints, lack of mental health legislation and proper utilisation of human resources.

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