WHO MiNDbank: More Inclusiveness Needed in Disability and Development

A database of resources covering mental health, substance abuse, disability, general health, human rights and development

South-East Asia Region: Mental Health Legislation, Regulations and Implementation Guides

This section contains ‘stand alone’ mental health legislation as well as general health and disability legislation, where these have integrated mental health issues in a substantial way.  The absence of ‘stand alone’ mental health legislation or the absence of general health or disability legislation covering mental health in a substantial way, does not mean that mental health is not at all covered in a country’s general health or disability legislation.

 This section also includes, ordinances, directives, regulations, implementation guides for legislation and other similar legislative instruments.

 

12 items in this collection.

Bangladesh Mental Health Act (2018)

Government of Bangladesh (2018)

Bangladesh

The Mental Health Care Bill 2013

Government of India (2013)

India

Mental Health Act, B.E. 2551

Government of Thailand (2008)

Thailand

Towards Better Mental Health - A Manual For Health Workers At Community Level

Ministry of Health Care and Nutrition; Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka (2007)

Sri Lanka, Mental Health Strategies and Plans

The Mental Health Act 1987

Ministry of Law and Justice, Government of India (1987)

India

Lunacy Act

Government of Bangladesh; Republic of Bangladesh (1912)

Bangladesh

Mental Diseases Act

Government of Sri Lanka; Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka (1873)

Sri Lanka

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