A Comparative Analysis of Zambia's Mental Health Legislation and the World Health Organisation's Resource Book on Mental Health, Human Rights and Legislation
Abstract:Background: Mental Health Legislation plays an important role in the promotion and protection of the rights of persons living with mental illness and mental disability. Many Countries are making attempts to bring these legislations in line with the major international guidelines like the WHO-RB. Zambia’s Mental Health Act No.6 of 2019 challenges the community, caregivers, mental health practitioners and policy makers to rethink the ‘Medical Model’ of Mental illness and existing services. Objective: The objecti… Show more
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