title: The first mental health law of China.
abstract: The first mental health law of China entered into effect on May 1, 2013. This was the biggest event in the mental health field in China. The present review introduces its legislative process, its main idea, and the principle and essence of formulating this mental health law. Current problems of the law and possible countermeasures are also discussed.
authors.affiliation: Shanghai Mental Health Center, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200030, China.
authors.forename: Yang
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Shao
authors.affiliation: Shanghai Mental Health Center, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200030, China.
authors.forename: Jijun
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Wang
authors.affiliation: Shanghai Mental Health Center, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200030, China. Electronic address: xiebin@smhc.org.cn.
authors.forename: Bin
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Xie
mesh_terms: D002681:China; D006801:Humans; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000628:therapy*; D008603:Mental Health / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D008605:Mental Health Services / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*
keywords: China; Mental health law; Mental health services