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National laws, policies, & analytical articles on policy & implementation on mental health
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1Mental health law, policy & program in India – A fragmented narrative of change, contradictions and possibilities (2022)Centre for Mental Health Law and Policy
Keshav Desiraju India Mental Health Observatory & Tata Institute for Social Sciences
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S266656032200114Academic ArticleAdd with Citation and CreditsLaw, Policy Reform, Global Health; Policymakers, Researchers, Advocates; English;
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2Delving into Digital Mental Health: Part 1 (2024)Centre for Mental Health Law and Policy
Keshav Desiraju India Mental Health Observatory
https://cmhlp.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Digital-Mental-Health-Part-1.pdfBriefAdd with Citation and CreditsDigital Health, Telepsychiatry, Policy; Policymakers, Researchers, Healthcare Professionals; India; English
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3Deconstructing the DMHP: Part I Introduction to India’s District Mental Health Programme (2021)Centre for Mental Health Law and Policy
Keshav Desiraju India Mental Health Observatory
https://cmhlp.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Issue-Brief-DMHP-I.pdfBriefAdd with Citation and CreditsPublic Health, Service Delivery; Policymakers, Health Administrators; India; English;
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4Deconstructing the DMHP: Part II Understanding the Framework and Implementation (2021)Centre for Mental Health Law and Policy
Keshav Desiraju India Mental Health Observatory
https://cmhlp.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Issue-Brief-DMHP-II.pdfBriefAdd with Citation and CreditsCommunity Mental Health, Rural Healthcare, Access to Care; Policymakers, NGOs, Healthcare Providers; India; English;
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5Deconstructing the DMHP: Part III Mapping the Fiscal Process (2021)Centre for Mental Health Law and Policy
Keshav Desiraju India Mental Health Observatory
https://cmhlp.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Issue-Brief-DMHP-III.pdfBriefAdd with Citation and CreditsHealth Economics, Budget Allocation, Service Gaps; Policymakers, Health Administrators; India; English;
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6Deconstructing the DMHP: Part IV A critique of the District Mental Health Programme (2021)Centre for Mental Health Law and Policy
Keshav Desiraju India Mental Health Observatory
https://cmhlp.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Issue-Brief-DMHP-IV.pdfBriefAdd with Citation and CreditsMental Health Service Delivery, Systems Strengthening, Implementation Challenges; Policymakers, Public Health Experts; India; English;
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7Deconstructing the DMHP: Part V Understanding funding and state-wise utilisation (2023)Centre for Mental Health Law and Policy
Keshav Desiraju India Mental Health Observatory
https://cmhlp.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Issue-Brief-DMHP-V.pdf BriefAdd with Citation and CreditsGovernance, Mental Health Programs, Policy Implementation; Policymakers, NGOs, Researchers; India; English;
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8Budget for Mental Health Analysis of Union Budget 2022–2023 (2022)Centre for Mental Health Law and Policy
Keshav Desiraju India Mental Health Observatory
https://cmhlp.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/IMHO-Union-Budget-for-Mental-Health-2022-23-1.pdfBriefAdd with Citation and CreditsFinancing, Budgeting, Government Expenditure; Policymakers, Funders, Advocates; India; English;
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9Union Budget for Mental Health 2023-2024 An Analysis (2023)Centre for Mental Health Law and Policy
Keshav Desiraju India Mental Health Observatory
https://cmhlp.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Budget-Brief-2023-v3.pdfBriefAdd with Citation and CreditsFinancing, Public Health Investment, Resource Allocation; Policymakers, Funders, NGOs; India; English;
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10Budget for Mental Health - Analysis of Union Budget 2025–2026Centre for Mental Health Law and Policy
Keshav Desiraju India Mental Health Observatory
https://cmhlp.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/IMHO-Budget-For-Mental-Health-2025%E2%80%932026.pdfBriefAdd with Citation and CreditsFinancing, Public Health Investment, Resource Allocation; Policymakers, Funders, NGOs; India; English;
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11India’s response to adolescent mental health: a policy review and stakeholder analysis (2019)Sangath https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00127-018-1647-2Academic ArticleAdd with Citation and CreditsPolicy, Global Health, Comparative Analysis; Researchers, Policymakers, Health Administrators; Global; English
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12World mental health report: transforming mental health for all (2022)World Health Organization (WHO)https://iris.who.int/bitstream/handle/10665/356119/9789240049338-eng.pdf?sequence=1 ReportAdd with Citation and CreditsHuman Rights, Disability Rights, Legal Frameworks; Policymakers, Advocates, Legal Experts; Global; English; Psychosocial Disabilities
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13Young People Will Transform Global Mental Health (2019)Mental Health Innovation Networkhttps://www.mhinnovation.net/resources/policy-brief-young-people-will-transform-global-mental-healthBriefAdd with Citation and CreditsYouth, Advocacy, Policy Engagement; Youth Leaders, NGOs, Policymakers; Global; English; Anxiety, Depression
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14Mental Health and Human Rights (2018)Mental Health Innovation Networkhttps://www.mhinnovation.net/resources/policy-brief-mental-health-and-human-rightsBriefAdd with Citation and CreditsPolicy, Legal Protections, Access to Care; Policymakers, Legal Experts, NGOs; Global; English; Psychosocial Disabilities
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15Successful policy engagement in India (2014)Mental Health Innovation Networkhttps://soundcloud.com/mhin-2/soumitra-pathare-on-successful-policy-engagement-in-indiaPodcastAdd with Citation and CreditsAdvocacy, Policy Reform, Governance; Policymakers, Activists, NGOs; India; English;
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16Enabling young people’s access to safety, health and well-being synergies for the Rashtriya Kishor Swasthya Karyakram and Integrated Child Protection Scheme (2024)SNEHAhttps://www.snehamumbai.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Policy-brief_Enabling-young-peoples-access-to-services.pdfBriefAdd with Citation and CreditsYouth, Service Access, Education, SRHR; Youth, Educators, NGOs, Policymakers; India; English;
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17What about the rights of Nomadic and Denotified Tribes? (2024)Anubhuti Trusthttps://drive.google.com/file/d/1Uvl73qxD57XI-cKrisKPKE3R6Hm6ThYO/viewReportAdd with Citation and CreditsHuman Rights, Policy, Social Justice; Policymakers, Activists, Researchers; Global; English; Psychosocial Disabilities
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18How the Trans Act and MTP Amendments 2021 Interact (2022)The YP Foundationhttps://theypfoundation.org/how-trans-act-and-mtp-amendments-2021-interactBlogpostAdd with Citation and CreditsLGBTQ+ Rights, Gender, Reproductive Health; LGBTQ+ Individuals, Activists, Legal Experts; India; English; Trauma, Gender Dysphoria
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19NAAJMI Consultation Report on National Mental Health Policy (2020)Anjali—Mental Health Rights Organizationhttps://www.anjalimhro.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/vision.pdfReportAdd with Citation and CreditsAdvocacy, Disability Rights, Systems Strengthening; Activists, NGOs, Policymakers; India; English; Psychosocial Disabilities
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20Women with Mental Illness in India -
A Healthcare and Legal Analysis (2021)
National Law School of India Universityhttps://www.nls.ac.in/publications/gender-human-rights-and-law-2021-vol-10/BookAdd with Citation and CreditsLegal Studies, Human Rights, Gender Justice; Academics, Legal Experts, Advocates; India; English; Trauma, Psychosocial Disabilities
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21Claiming our Rights: A Manual for Accessing Government Entitlements (2020)Buranshttps://burans.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/uk-adv-manual.pdfBookletAdd with Citation and CreditsCommunity Health, Advocacy, Grassroots Movements; Community Health Workers, NGOs, Activists; India; English;
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22Mental health, human rights and legislation: guidance and practice (2023)World Health Organization (WHO)https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/9789240080737ManualAdd with Citation and CreditsGlobal Strategy, Policy, Health Systems Strengthening; Policymakers, Health Administrators, Researchers; Global; English;
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23Deinstitutionalization of people with mental health conditions in the WHO South-East Asia Region (2023)World Health Organization (WHO)https://www.mhinnovation.net/sites/default/files/content/document/WHO%20SEARO%202024_deinstitutionalisation_eng.pdfReportAdd with Citation and CreditsDeinstitutionalization, Community-Based Care, Human Rights; Policymakers, Health Administrators, NGOs; Global; English; Psychosocial Disabilities
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24Tracking development assistance for mental health: time for better data (2022)London School of Economics and Political Sciencehttps://academic.oup.com/heapol/article/38/4/567/6883862?login=falseAcademic ArticleAdd with Citation and CreditsMental Health Integration, Governance; Policymakers, Health System Experts; Global; English;
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25National Mental Health Policy of India (2014)Ministry of Health & Family Welfarehttps://nhm.gov.in/images/pdf/National_Health_Mental_Policy.pdfPolicy DocumentAdd with Citation and CreditsPolicy, Governance, Public Health, Service Delivery; Policymakers, Health Administrators, NGOs; India; English;
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26Strategy for New India @ 75 (2018)NITI Aayoghttps://www.niti.gov.in/sites/default/files/2019-01/Strategy_for_New_India_0.pdfPolicy DocumentAdd with Citation and CreditsEconomic Development, Social Policy, Governance; Policymakers, Development Practitioners; India; English; Cross-Sectoral Development
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27NATIONAL HEALTH POLICY (2017)Ministry of Health & Family Welfarehttps://mohfw.gov.in/sites/default/files/9147562941489753121.pdfPolicy DocumentAdd with Citation and CreditsHealth Systems Strengthening, Universal Health Coverage, Public Health; Policymakers, Health Administrators; India; English; General Public Health
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28Operational framework: translating strategy into programmes (Operational framework for the National Adolescent Health Strategy 2014) (2014)Ministry of Health and Family Welfarehttps://nhm.gov.in/images/pdf/programmes/RKSK/RKSK_Operational_Framework.pdfPolicy DocumentAdd with Citation and CreditsAdolescent Health, Sexual & Reproductive Health, Mental Well-being; Adolescents, Educators, Healthcare Providers; India; English; Emotional Well-being, Sexual Health
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29National Adolescent Health Strategy (2014)Ministry of Health and Family Welfarehttps://nhm.gov.in/images/pdf/programmes/RKSK/RKSK_Strategy_Handbook.pdfPolicy DocumentAdd with Citation and CreditsAdolescent Health, Gender, Health Promotion; Youth, Teachers, Health Professionals; India; English; General Health, Emotional Well-being
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30National Action Plan and Monitoring Framework for Prevention and Control of Noncommunicable Diseases (NCDs) in India (2013)Government of Indiahttps://extranet.who.int/ncdccs/Data/IND_B13_National_Action_Plan_and_Monitoring_Framework.pdfPolicy DocumentAdd with Citation and CreditsNCD Prevention, Health Promotion, Public Health Strategy; Policymakers, Healthcare Providers, Researchers; India; English; Cardiovascular Diseases, Diabetes, Cancer, Mental Health
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31The National Policy for Children (2013) Ministry of Women and Child Developmenthttps://missionvatsalya.wcd.gov.in/public/pdf/children-related-law/NATIONAL%20POLICY%20ON%20CHILDREN%202013.pdfPolicy DocumentAdd with Citation and CreditsChild Protection, Social Welfare, Education; Policymakers, Child Rights Activists, Social Workers; India; English; Child Rights, Emotional Well-being
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32Gujarat Mental Healthcare Policy (2012)Government of Gujarat, Indiahttps://punarbhava.in/index.php/legal-instruments/national-and-state-policies/state-policies-for-pwds/gujarat?layout=view&id=51#:~:text=Services'%20was%20included.-,The%20Tenth%20Five%2DYear%20Plan%20envisages%20continuation%20of%20this%20emphasis,by%20scientific%20surveillance%20and%20identification'.Policy DocumentAdd with Citation and CreditsDisability Rights, Social Welfare, Inclusive Policies; Disabled Individuals, Social Workers, Policymakers; India; English; Psychosocial Disabilities
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33National Multisectoral Action Plan for Prevention and Control of
Common NCDs (2017)
Ministry of Health and Family Welfarehttps://mohfw.gov.in/sites/default/files/National%20Multisectoral%20Action%20Plan%20%28NMAP%29%20for%20Prevention%20and%20Control%20of%20Common%20NCDs%20%282017-22%29_1.pdfPolicy DocumentAdd with Citation and CreditsNCD Prevention, Public Health, Multisectoral Collaboration; Policymakers, Public Health Experts, NGOs; India; English; Cardiovascular Diseases, Mental Health, Diabetes
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34WHO Policy on disability (2021)World Health Organization (WHO)https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/9789240020627Policy DocumentAdd with Citation and CreditsGlobal Mental Health, Policy, Systems Strengthening; Policymakers, Health Administrators, NGOs; Global; English; General Mental Health
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35Report of the Special Rapporteur on the Right of Everyone to the Enjoyment of the Highest Attainable Standard of Physical and Mental Health (2017)Human Rights Councilhttps://digitallibrary.un.org/record/1298436?ln=en&v=pdfReportAdd with Citation and CreditsDisability Rights, Human Rights, Social Inclusion, Legal Framework; Policymakers, Advocates, Persons with Disabilities; Global; English; Psychosocial Disabilities
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36THE MENTAL HEALTHCARE ACT (2017)Government of Indiahttps://www.indiacode.nic.in/bitstream/123456789/2249/1/A2017-10.pdfPolicy DocumentAdd with Citation and CreditsLegislation, Human Rights, Access to Care; Policymakers, Legal Experts, Mental Health Professionals; India; English; Psychosocial Disabilities
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37National Policy for Persons with Disabilities (2006)Ministry of Social Justice and Empowermenthttps://socialwelfare.assam.gov.in/sites/default/files/National%20Policy%20for%20Persons%20with%20Disabilities%20-%20English.pdfPolicy DocumentAdd with Citation and CreditsDisability Rights, Social Welfare, Accessibility, Inclusion; Persons with Disabilities, Social Workers, Policymakers; India; English; Psychosocial Disabilities, Intellectual Disabilities
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38Mental Health Care and Human Rights (2008)National Human Rights Commission; National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Scienceshttp://www.antoniocasella.eu/archipsy/nagaraja_2008.pdfReportAdd with Citation and CreditsCriminal Justice, Mental Health, Forensic Psychiatry; Policymakers, Legal Experts, Psychologists; India; English; Schizophrenia, Psychosis, PTSD
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39National Policy for Senior Citizens (2011)Government of Indiahttps://socialjustice.gov.in/writereaddata/UploadFile/dnpsc.pdfPolicy DocumentAdd with Citation and CreditsDisability Rights, Social Welfare, Accessibility, Inclusion; Persons with Disabilities, Social Workers, Policymakers; India; English; Psychosocial Disabilities, Intellectual Disabilities
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40Gujarat Public Health Act (2009)Government of Gujarat, Indiahttps://gujhealth.gujarat.gov.in/images/pdf/phfw_public_health_rules.pdfPolicy DocumentAdd with Citation and CreditsPublic Health Regulations, Governance, Disease Control; Health Administrators, Public Health Officials, Legal Experts; India (Gujarat); English; General Public Health
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41Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act (2007)Government of Indiahttps://www.indiacode.nic.in/bitstream/123456789/8865/1/200756senior_citizenact.pdfPolicy DocumentAdd with Citation and CreditsElderly Rights, Social Security, Welfare Schemes; Senior Citizens, Caregivers, Social Workers; India; English; Dementia, Age-related Disorders
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42Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act (2019)Government of Indiahttps://socialjustice.gov.in/writereaddata/UploadFile/83211672138255.pdfPolicy DocumentAdd with Citation and CreditsElderly Care, Social Welfare, Health & Well-being; Older Adults, Caregivers, Social Workers; India; English; Dementia, Aging-related Mental Health
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43National Plan of Action for Children (2002)Government of India; Ministry of Women and Child Developmenthttps://satyarthi.org.in/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/national-plan-of-action-2016.pdfPolicy DocumentAdd with Citation and CreditsChild Protection, Education, Social Development; Children, Educators, Policymakers; India; English; Child Well-being, Emotional Well-being
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44NATIONAL HEALTH POLICYMinistry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of Indiahttps://nhm.gov.in/images/pdf/guidelines/nrhm-guidelines/national_nealth_policy_2002.pdfPolicy DocumentAdd with Citation and CreditsHealth Systems, Public Health Governance, Service Delivery; Policymakers, Public Health Experts, NGOs; India; English; General Public Health
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45The National Trust for Welfare of Persons with Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Mental Retardation and Multiple Disabilities Act (1999)Ministry of Law and Justice, Government of Indiahttps://thenationaltrust.gov.in/upload/uploadfiles/files/act-englsih.pdfPolicy DocumentAdd with Citation and CreditsDisability Welfare, Legal Guardianship, Social Support; Persons with Disabilities, Caregivers, Social Workers; India; English; Intellectual Disabilities, Psychosocial Disabilities
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46The Persons with Disabilities (Equal Opportunities, Protection Of Rights and Full Participation) Act (1995)Government of Indiahttps://thenationaltrust.gov.in/upload/uploadfiles/files/Persons%20with%20Disability%20Act%201995.pdfPolicy DocumentAdd with Citation and CreditsDisability Rights, Accessibility, Social Inclusion; Persons with Disabilities, Advocates, Policymakers; India; English; Psychosocial Disabilities
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47The Protection of Human Rights Act (1994)National Human Rights Commissionhttps://www.mha.gov.in/sites/default/files/Protection%20of%20HR%20Act1993_0.pdfPolicy DocumentAdd with Citation and CreditsHuman Rights, Legal Framework, Social Justice; Policymakers, Activists, Legal Experts; India; English; General Human Rights
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48The Mental Health Act (1987)Ministry of Law and Justice, Government of Indiahttps://ncwapps.nic.in/acts/THEMENTALHEALTHACT1987.pdfPolicy DocumentAdd with Citation and CreditsMental Health Legislation, Human Rights, Institutional Care; Policymakers, Legal Experts, Health Administrators; India; English; Psychosocial Disabilities
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49Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act (1985)Government of Indiahttps://www.indiacode.nic.in/bitstream/123456789/18974/1/narcotic-drugs-and-psychotropic-substances-act-1985.pdfPolicy DocumentAdd with Citation and CreditsDrug Policy, Criminal Law, Substance Use Regulation; Policymakers, Law Enforcement, Health Officials; India; English; Addiction, Substance Use Disorders
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50National Policy for Children (1974)Government of Indiahttps://www.slideshare.net/slideshow/national-policy-for-children-1974/54004856Policy DocumentAdd with Citation and CreditsChild Welfare, Protection, Development; Children, Social Workers, Policymakers; India; English; Child Rights, Emotional Well-being
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51The Children Act (1960)Government of Indiahttps://indiankanoon.org/doc/1973522/Policy DocumentAdd with Citation and CreditsFamily Law, Child Custody, Mental Health Considerations; Legal Professionals, Parents, Child Rights Advocates; India; English; Emotional Well-being, Trauma
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52Financing Solutions for NCDs and Mental Health (2024)NCD Alliancehttps://ncdalliance.org/resources/financing-solutions-for-ncds-and-mental-healthBriefAdd with Citation and CreditsHealth Financing, Policy, Non-Communicable Diseases, Mental Health Systems; Policymakers, Public Health Experts, Funders; Global; English; NCDs, Psychosocial Disabilities
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53A breath of fresh air (2018)NCD Alliancehttps://ncdalliance.org/resources/a-breath-of-fresh-airBriefAdd with Citation and CreditsEnvironmental Health, Non-Communicable Diseases, Public Health Policy; Policymakers, Environmentalists, Public Health Experts; Global; English; Respiratory Health, Mental Well-being
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54Mental health: Promoting and protecting human rights (2023)World Health Organization (WHO)https://www.who.int/news-room/questions-and-answers/item/mental-health-promoting-and-protecting-human-rights#BlogpostAdd with Citation and CreditsHuman Rights, Mental Health, Policy Implementation; Policymakers, Health Administrators, Advocates; Global; English; Psychosocial Disabilities
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55Principles for the protection of persons with mental illness and the improvement of mental health care (1991)UN Human Rights Officehttps://www.ohchr.org/en/instruments-mechanisms/instruments/principles-protection-persons-mental-illness-and-improvementPolicy DocumentAdd with Citation and CreditsRights, Legal Frameworks, Human Rights; Policymakers, Human Rights Advocates, Mental Health Professionals; Global; English; Psychosocial Disabilities
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56Policy Brief on the health aspects of decriminalization of suicide and suicide attempts (2023)World Health Organization (WHO)https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/9789240078796BriefAdd with Citation and CreditsSuicide Prevention, Legal Reform, Public Health Policy; Policymakers, Legal Experts, Advocates; Global; English; Suicide, Self-Harm Prevention
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57Five essential pillars for promoting and protecting mental health and psychosocial well-being in schools and learning environments (2022)UNICEFhttps://www.unicef.org/media/126821/file/Promoting%20and%20protecting%20mental%20health%20in%20schools%20and%20learning%20environments.pdfBriefAdd with Citation and CreditsSchool Mental Health, Child Development, Educational Policy; Children, Educators, School Administrators; Global; English; Stress, Anxiety, Behavioral Issues
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58Mental health and family-friendly policies (2024)UNICEFhttps://www.unicef.org/documents/mental-health-and-family-friendly-policiesBriefAdd with Citation and CreditsFamily, Workplace Policies, Child Development; Caregivers, Employers, Policymakers; Global; English; Parental Stress, Depression, Anxiety
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59Mental Health & Social Care Policy, Meghalaya (2022)Government of Meghalayahttps://meghealth.gov.in/docs/Draft%20Meghalaya%20State%20Mental%20Health%20Policy%20(Oct%2010,%202022).pdfPolicy DocumentAdd with Citation and CreditsMental Health Policy, Governance, Public Health; Policymakers, Government Officials, Health Practitioners; India; English
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60Disability Rights (Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act & National Trust Act) and Mental Healthcare Act (2021National Human Rights Commission, Indiahttps://nhrc.nic.in/sites/default/files/DisabilityRights.pdfPolicy DocumentAdd with Citation and CreditsDisability Rights, Mental Health, Legal Framework; Policymakers, Human Rights Advocates, Researchers; India; English
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