WHO Resource Book on Mental Health, Human Rights and Legislation

WHO Resource Book on Mental Health, Human Rights and Legislation
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Publisher : World Health Organization
Total Pages : 204
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ISBN-10 : 924156282X
ISBN-13 : 9789241562829
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Book Synopsis WHO Resource Book on Mental Health, Human Rights and Legislation by : Melvyn Freeman

Download or read book WHO Resource Book on Mental Health, Human Rights and Legislation written by Melvyn Freeman and published by World Health Organization. This book was released on 2005 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This publication highlights key issues and principles to be considered in the drafting, adoption and implementation of mental health legislation and best practice in mental health services. It contains examples of diverse experiences and practices, as well as extracts of laws and other legal documents from a range of different countries, and a checklist of key policy components. Three main elements of effective mental health legislation are identified, relating to context, content and process.


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