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World Health Organization - WHO
WHO MiNDbank
is the only single point globally to access all comprehensive information
related to mental health, substance abuse, disability, general health, human
rights and development.
WHO
MiNDbank is an online platform bringing together country and international
resources, covering mental health, substance abuse, disability, general health,
human rights and development. It is part of WHO’s QualityRights
campaign to end violations against people with mental disabilities. MiNDbank
aims to facilitate dialogue, advocacy and research, to promote reform in these
areas in line with international human rights and best practice standards.
Mindbank includes easy and free
access to the following resources:
MiNDbank is the only single point globally to access all comprehensive information related to mental health, substance abuse, disability, general health, human rights and development.
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http://www.who.int/mental_health/policy/quality_rights/en/index.html
WHO QUALITY RIGHTS PROJECT
WHO QualityRights aims to improve the quality and human rights conditions in mental health and social care facilities and empower organizations to advocate for the rights of people with mental and psychosocial disabilities.
The care available from mental health facilities around the world is not only of poor quality but in many instances actually hinders recovery. It is common for people to be locked away in small, prison-like cells with no human contact or to be chained to their beds, unable to move.
The objectives of QualityRights are to: