health · In Force

Mental Healthcare Act 2017

Attempted suicide decriminalised. Right to mental healthcare. Advance directives. Central & State Mental Health Authorities. Mental health review boards. Community-based treatment.

Enforced

29 May 2018

Ministry

Ministry of Health & Family Welfare

Key provisions and changes

• Attempted suicide decriminalised
• Advance directives for treatment
• Right to community living
• State Mental Health Authorities
• Mental health review boards