Bareilly: Prof. Amit Singh, Head of the Department of Law at Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand University, delivered a keynote address on mental health, social justice and legal empowerment at the eighth international conference held in Lucknow.
The conference was organised by the Indian Mental Health Research Centre (IMHRC), an initiative of the IPYF Trust registered with the Uttar Pradesh Government’s Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, in collaboration with Shia PG College, Lucknow.
The conference was themed “Fostering Inclusive and Sustainable Communities: Interdisciplinary Research, Innovation and Global Collaboration for Sustainable Development Goals”.
Speaking on “Promoting Inclusive Communities through Mental Health, Social Justice and Legal Empowerment”, Prof. Singh discussed the Mental Healthcare Act, 2017, with particular emphasis on access to healthcare services and the rights of persons with mental health conditions.
He explained legal provisions relating to treatment procedures, free healthcare services, the right to live in the community, and the need to ensure humane, sensitive and dignified care and protection for patients.
Prof. Singh also discussed confidentiality of patient information, safe communication techniques when interacting with persons experiencing mental health conditions, and provisions concerning shelter homes and healthcare assessments for homeless and abandoned patients. He highlighted the legal responsibilities of the police, families and Mental Health Review Boards in safeguarding patients’ rights and ensuring appropriate care.
The conference brought together academicians, national and international researchers, subject experts, medical specialists and teachers from several countries to discuss interdisciplinary approaches to building inclusive and sustainable communities.
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