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Another problem is the lack of intermediate care once a patient is released from the hospital. Services such as support groups, special housing, and supported employment are virtually nonexistent in South Africa. The Mental Health Care Act of 2002 states that follow-up care should be provided for chronic cases within available resources.
Science and Technology Laws Amendment Act, 2014: 8: South African Language Practitioners' Council Act, 2014: 9: Legal Metrology Act, 2014: 10: Division of Revenue Act, 2014: 11: Public Administration Management Act. 2014: 12: Mental Health Care Amendment Act, 2014: 13: State Attorney Amendment Act, 2014: 14: Judicial Matters Amendment Act, 2014: 15
Neurodiversity and the role it plays in therapeutic settings has been a central focal point in recent years. Many therapists and mental health professionals have pushed for more inclusive psychotherapeutic frameworks appropriate for neurodivergent individuals.
Mad pride is a mass movement of current and former users of mental health services, as well as those who have never used mental health services but are aligned with the mad pride framework. The movement advocates that individuals with mental illness should be proud of their 'mad' identity. [ 1 ]
National Railway Safety Regulator Act, 2002: 17: Mental Health Care Act, 2002: 18: Act number originally assigned to the Constitution Eighth Amendment Act: 19: Commission for the Promotion and Protection of the Rights of Cultural, Religious and Linguistic Communities Act, 2002: 20: Local Government: Municipal Structures Amendment Act, 2002: 21
When South Africa freed itself of apartheid, the new health care policy has emphasised public health care, which is founded with primary health care. The National Strategic Plan therefore promotes distribution of anti-retroviral therapy through the public sector, and more specifically, primary health care.
Atmospheric Pollution Prevention Amendment Act, 1973: 18: Mental Health Act, 1973: 19: South African Law Commission Act, 1973 (before 2003) South African Law Reform Commission Act, 1973 (after 2003) 20: Development of Self-government for Native Nations in South-West Africa Amendment Act, 1973: 21: Rhodes University (Private) Amendment Act, 1973: 22
South Africa has Mental Health Review Boards in each province, as mandated by the country's Mental Health Care Act 2002. Although the Act has been noted for improving aspects of the mental health system, the review boards "contend with limited resources, administrative challenges and limited political support." [9]