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  2. Mental Healthcare Act, 2017 - Wikipedia

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    In India, the Mental Health Care Act 2017 was passed on 7 April 2017 and came into force from 29 May 2018. The act effectively decriminalized attempted suicide which was punishable under Section 309 of the Indian Penal Code. [1]

  3. Mental health in India - Wikipedia

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    Mental healthcare in India is a right secured to every person in the country by law. [1] Indian mental health legislation, as per a 2017 study, meets 68% (119/175) of the World Health Organization (WHO) standards laid down in the WHO Checklist of Mental Health Legislation. [2]

  4. Mental Health Act, 1987 - Wikipedia

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    In India, the Mental Health Act was passed on 22 May 1987. The law was described in its opening paragraph as "An Act to consolidate and amend the law relating to the treatment and care of mentally ill persons, to make better provision with respect to their property and affairs and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto."

  5. Disability in India - Wikipedia

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    India is a party to the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. Legislation that affects people with disabilities in India includes the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016, the Mental Health Care Act, 2017, the National Trust Act, 1999, and the Rehabilitation Council of India Act, 1992. People with ...

  6. The Banyan - Wikipedia

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    The Banyan's NALAM programme is a well-being oriented, community based mental health care programme driven by grassroots workers who offer multi-tiered, multi-interventional packages of mental health care, that range from tracking progress on symptom reduction and securing economic stability, to pursuing personal aspirations.

  7. Section 309 of the Indian Penal Code - Wikipedia

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    The bill was subsequently enacted in July 2018 as the Mental Healthcare Act, 2017. The Mental Health Care Act does not repeal Section 309 of the Indian Penal Code, but merely provides the presumption of mental illness. [14] [15] [13]

  8. List of psychiatric hospitals in India - Wikipedia

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    This is a list of psychiatric hospitals and nursing homes in India. Assam ... Vidyasagar Institute of Mental Health and Neuro and Allied Sciences: Private Nehru Nagar Goa

  9. Indian Psychiatric Society - Wikipedia

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    The Society promotes the prevention and treatment of psychiatric disorders and improves the general mental health of people. It raises awareness about mental health, including mental health matters concerning the Country. The society safeguards the interest of psychiatrists and fellow professionals in India. [6]