Toddling advocacy in Japan.
Although Japan is among the most highly industrialized countries, it has only been ten years since the concept of advocacy for the disabled--especially for the mentally disabled--was introduced here. This new concept does not seem to be rooted in our culture, and advocate activities are not widely disseminated.
Tokyo Center for Mental Health and Human Rights.
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D003134:Commitment of Persons with Psychiatric Disorders / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D003431:Cross-Cultural Comparison; D006233:Persons with Disabilities / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D006801:Humans; D007564:Japan; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D010344:Patient Advocacy / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence / Q000639:trends*; D011287:Prejudice