My relative in Margao has a severe mental illness and the family cannot manage, what does the state mental health law provide?

Detailed Legal Analysis

Mental health is governed by Goa Rent Control Act 1993 read with the Mental Healthcare Act applicable in Margao. The Bombay 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 Bombay High Court.