Health

Mental Health Act to be reviewed

Ritika Pratap Deputy News Manager [email protected]

August 15, 2024 5:10 am

Cabinet has endorsed the review of the Mental Health Act 2010.

The Act provides a framework for the prevention, treatment, care, management, rehabilitation and protection of people with mental disorders.

The aim is to revise the law to allow for the delivery of a modern mental health service that respects the patient’s voice and empowers individuals to shape their own care and treatment.

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