The Mental Health Care Act, 2017 Parliament of India A law to provide for mental healthcare and services for persons with mental illness and to protect, promote and fulfil the rights of such persons during delivery of mental healthcare and services and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.
Mental health in IndiaMental health is an integral part of health and is more than the absence of mental illnesses. It refers to a broad array of activities directly or indirectly related to the mental well-being, prevention of mental disorders, and treatment and rehabilitation of people affected by mental disorders.Interventions, focusing on raising awareness of mental health issues and mobilizing efforts in support of mental health, are necessary for addressing the situation.
BENGALURU: The inordinately long time in have to spend in jail without being convicted while their trial inches forward has been highlighted by different bodies, from the highest court of the land to non-profits.