Human rights violations of people with mental and psychosocial disabilities: an unresolved global crisis.
This report reviews the evidence for the types of human rights violations experienced by people with mental and psychosocial disabilities in low-income and middle-income countries as well as strategies to prevent these violations and promote human rights in line with the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD). The article draws on the views, expertise, and experience of 51 people with mental and psychosocial disabilities from 18 low-income and middle-income countries as well as a review of English language literature including from UN publications, non-governmental organisation reports, press reports, and the academic literature.
World Health Organization, Geneva, Switzerland. drewn@who.int
Natalie
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Drew
Michelle
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Funk
Stephen
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Tang
Jagannath
J
Lamichhane
Elena
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Chávez
Sylvester
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Katontoka
Soumitra
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Pathare
Oliver
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Lewis
Lawrence
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Gostin
Benedetto
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Saraceno
D003906:Developing Countries; D004651:Employment; D006266:Health Education; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006297:Health Services Accessibility; D045809:Human Rights Abuses; D006801:Humans; D016743:Mental Competency / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D008605:Mental Health Services / Q000600:supply & distribution; D028642:Persons with Psychiatric Disorders; D011287:Prejudice; D011640:Public Policy / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D057545:Social Stigma; D012944:Social Support