New UN report stress urgent need for systemic reform of psychiatry

The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights report presented at the Human Rights Council emphasizes the urgent need for systemic reform of mental health systems, advocating for a shift towards holistic and community-based care. The report addresses challenges such as stigma, coercive practices, and discrimination faced by individuals with psychosocial disabilities, stressing the importance of aligning legislation with human rights standards to ensure equitable access to mental health services globally. There is a call for international obligations to be incorporated into national laws and for competent institutions to effectively enforce these rights, particularly in addressing the rights of individuals with psychosocial disabilities.

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