Mental Health Act of Afghanistan
The Government of Afghanistan
Country Resources
Mental Health Legislation, Regulations and Implementation Guides
Afghanistan
1997
Legislation/regulation
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This is an English Translation of the mental health act of Afghanistan.It is divided into 5 chapters dealing with:
1. General Decrees surrounding mental health including the definitions used in the act.
2. An Organogram of functions & authorities of the mental health directorate.
3. Treatment of people with mental health disorders.
4. Rights of people with mental disorders & responsibilities of their proxy.
5. Final Decrees
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