The first mental health law of China.
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The first mental health law of China entered into effect on May 1, 2013. This was the biggest event in the mental health field in China. The present review introduces its legislative process, its main idea, and the principle and essence of formulating this mental health law. Current problems of the law and possible countermeasures are also discussed.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Asian journal of psychiatry
دوره 13 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2015