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Section 30 - Mental Healthcare Act, 2017
30. Creating awareness about mental health and illness and reducing stigma associated with mental illness.-
The appropriate Government shall take all measures to ensure that,-
(a) the provisions of this Act are given wide publicity through public media, including television, radio, print and online media at regular intervals;
(b) the programmes to reduce stigma associated with mental illness are planned, designed, funded and implemented in an effective manner;
(c) the appropriate Government officials including police officers and other officers of the appropriate Government are given periodic sensitisation and awareness training on the issues under this Act.
Related Sections
- Section 89: Admission and treatment of persons with mental illness, with high support needs, in mental health establishment, up to thirty days (supported admission)
- Section 81: Central Authority to appoint Expert Committee to prepare guidance document
- Section 115: Presumption of severe stress in case of attempt to commit suicide
- Section 75: Terms and conditions of service of chairperson and members of Board
- Section 62: State Mental Health Authority Fund
Related Acts
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