My relative in Muzaffarpur 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 Bihar Rent Control Act 2017 read with the Mental Healthcare Act applicable in Muzaffarpur. The Patna 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 Patna High Court.