Out of the shadows: using human rights approaches to secure dignity and well-being for people with mental disabilities.
expert_opinion · Level V
Where this comes from
- Record sourced from PubMed, PMID 15839737.
- Also identified by PMC identifier 1087199.
- Licence recorded as CC BY.
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Abstract
A human-rights-based policy on mental health is urgently needed, argue Yamin and Rosenthal. Around half a billion people suffer from a mental or behavioral disorder, yet only a small minority receive even the most basic treatment
Medical subject headings
- Persons with Disabilities
- Human Rights
- Mental Disorders
- Mental Health Services
- Public Policy