My relative in Kolkata has a severe mental illness and the family cannot manage, what does the state mental health law provide?
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Mental health is governed by West Bengal Premises Tenancy Act 1997 read with the Mental Healthcare Act applicable in Kolkata. The Calcutta High Court has held that the state must provide affordable and accessible mental healthcare. You can approach the state mental health authority for admission and treatment. Advance directives made by the patient must be respected by the medical officer. The patient has the right to confidentiality and a review of admission by the mental health review board. The state must establish a mental health establishment in every district. Arbitrary admission or restraint is challengeable before the Calcutta High Court.
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