Developing and adopting a mental health law: lessons from Zambia

• From: Department for International Development
• Published: 1 January 2010

• Country: Zambia
• Document Type: Briefing
• Theme: Health

Abstract

Zambia's mental health legislation is outdated and inadequate. Using participatory approaches, a number of steps were taken to develop a draft mental health bill that is in line with international human rights standards. Key outcomes and challenges are outlined.

Citation

Zambia Policy Brief No. 1, 4 pp.

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Developing and adopting a mental health law: lessons from Zambia

Published 1 January 2010