We argue that Australia is in breach of international obligations, with inadequate access to mental health services, inconsistent mental health legislation across jurisdictions and ongoing structural (systematic) and individual discrimination. Discussion Inadequate access to mental health services is a world...
In 2002, the most modern and arguably most innovative mental health legislation in Australia — the Mental Health Act 2000 (Qld) — came into effect in Queensland. The Queensland jurisdiction is unique in grafting procedural provisions and definitions from mental health legislation onto The Criminal...
The MHA has been drafted to comply with the National Standards for Mental Health Services (1997), the United Nations Principles for the Protection of People with Mental Illness and for the Improvement of Mental Health Care (1997), and a model mental health legislation agreed to by all Australia...
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Annual Report of the Director of Mental HealthMental Health Act 2000 Annual Reports of the Director of Mental Healthdoi:http://www.health.qld.gov.au/mha2000/annual_reports.aspLegislation Unit OCP MHAODB ...
Mental health is a critical global concern, with a substantial impact on individuals, communities and economies. Digital mental health solutions, leveraging AI and ML, have emerged to address the challenges of access, stigma and cost in mental health care. Despite their potential, ethical and ...