Mental health law in Ghana
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In 2012 Ghana passed a new Mental Health Act, which aimed to create a new system of mental healthcare in Ghana. The Act includes provisions for the creation of a modern, community-based mental health system and for the protection of the rights of persons with mental disorders. This article discusses the implications of the Act and the progress which has been made towards its implementation.
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عنوان ژورنال:
دوره 14 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2017