Section 19 of MHCA : Section 19: Right To Community Living
MHCA
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Explanation using Example
Imagine John, who has been diagnosed with a mental illness and has been receiving treatment at a mental health establishment. According to Section 19(1)(a) of The Mental Healthcare Act, 2017, John has the right to live within his community and not be isolated due to his condition. This means that even if John needs ongoing treatment, he should not be segregated from society; he can attend local events and participate in community activities.
Now, suppose John is ready to be discharged from the mental health establishment, but he finds out that his fam...
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