News for '-state-mental-health-authority'

New mental health bill decriminalises suicide

New mental health bill decriminalises suicide

Rediff.com21 Aug 2013

After gay sex, there are now moves to decriminalise suicide attempts under a bill introduced in Parliament.

Parliament gives nod to Mental Healthcare Bill

Parliament gives nod to Mental Healthcare Bill

Rediff.com27 Mar 2017

The bill seeks to ensure health-care, treatment and rehabilitation of persons with mental illness "in a manner that does not intrude on their rights and dignity."