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Implementation of the Nigerian Mental Health Act 2021

(3 days ago) WEBThe purpose of mental health legislation is to protect and promote the rights of people with mental disorders in both community and institutional settings while providing access to care.1 Historically, the Nigerian mental health legislation was drafted as an …

https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanpsy/article/PIIS2215-0366(23)00261-4/fulltext

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A new era for mental health care in Nigeria - The Lancet

(3 days ago) WEBNigeria's National Mental Health Act 2021 was signed into law on Jan 5, 2023, after two decades of struggle to repeal the outdated, colonial mental health …

https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanpsy/article/PIIS2215-0366(23)00071-8/fulltext

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Pass the Mental Health Bill — Nigerian Mental Health

(2 days ago) WEBSenate Plenary That Passed Nigeria’s Mental Health Bill for Third Reading. 3rd December 2020. In this video, we witness the historic moment when the Senate passed the …

https://www.nigerianmentalhealth.org/passnigerianmhb

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Nigeria’s new law shines spotlight on mental health care in Africa

(Just Now) WEBNigeria’s new mental health act establishes human rights protections for patients and promotes community-based care, offering a roadmap for other countries, …

https://www.nature.com/articles/s41591-023-02536-9

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9TH SENATE - SB 66 - MENTAL HELATH BILL - National …

(6 days ago) WEBThe Objectives of this Act are to –. (a) provide direction for a coherent, rational and unified response to the challenges relating to the delivery of mental health and substance …

https://www.nass.gov.ng/documents/billdownload/10903.pdf

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Nigeria passes new Mental Health Act - CBM UK

(7 days ago) WEBNigeria passes new Mental Health Act. Posted on: Wednesday, January 11th, 2023. Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari signed a Mental Health Bill into law …

https://www.cbmuk.org.uk/news-and-blogs/nigeria-mental-health-bill/

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At last, a modern Mental Health Law for Nigeria

(8 days ago) WEBPresident Buhari. On the 5th of January 2023, President Muhammadu Buhari signed a new Mental Health bill into Law, repealing heretofore extant law, which was …

https://businessday.ng/columnist/article/at-last-a-modern-mental-health-law-for-nigeria/

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Breaking the Chains: Nigeria's New Mental Health Law and its …

(1 days ago) WEBOn January 5th, 2023, the current Nigerian Mental Health Bill was signed into law, replacing the outdated and inhumane Lunacy Act of 1958. Despite the significance of …

https://nigerianmedjournal.org/index.php/nmj/article/view/192

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National Mental Health Related Laws — Nigerian Mental Health

(6 days ago) WEBNigeria's Mental Health Act Donate “Mental illness is nothing to be ashamed of, but stigma and bias shame us all.“ Bill Clinton, 1999. National Mental Health-Related …

https://www.nigerianmentalhealth.org/national-mental-health-related-policies

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NATIONAL POLICY FOR MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES DELIVERY

(7 days ago) WEBIn 1991, the Federal Government of Nigeria adopted a health policy which placed provision of mental health services at the Primary Health Care level. This policy updates that …

https://www.healthnews.ng/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/national_policy_for_mental_health_service_delivery.pdf

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Implementation of the Nigerian Mental Health Act 2021 - The …

(5 days ago) WEBHistorically, the Nigerian mental health legislation was drafted as an ordinance in 1916. Its obsolescence and lack of contemporary use have been documented. 2. A new Mental …

https://www.thelancet.com/pdfs/journals/lanpsy/PIIS2215-0366(23)00261-4.pdf

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White House announces rule that would cut insurance red tape …

(4 days ago) WEBThe rule reinforces the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act, known as MHPAEA, a 2008 federal law that requires that insurance plans that cover …

https://www.cnn.com/2024/09/09/health/mental-health-parity-rule/index.html

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White House Finalizes New Mental Health Parity Rule

(Just Now) WEBThe White House has finalized the new Mental Health Parity rule, which focuses on increasing access to mental health/substance use disorder treatment …

https://www.troutman.com/insights/white-house-finalizes-new-mental-health-parity-rule.html

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Departments Release Final Mental Health Parity Rules

(6 days ago) WEBOn September 9, 2024, the tri-agencies of the Departments of Treasury, Labor, and Health and Human Services (collectively, the Departments) issued the highly …

https://www.michaelbest.com/Newsroom/349518/Departments-Release-Final-Mental-Health-Parity-Rules

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Giving hope to people living with mental health conditions in …

(2 days ago) WEBThe World Health Organization (WHO) is building a better future for people everywhere. Health lays the foundation for vibrant and productive communities, stronger …

https://www.afro.who.int/countries/nigeria/news/giving-hope-people-living-mental-health-conditions-adamawa-state

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This document has been approved by the Departments of …

(9 days ago) WEBmental health or substance use disorder benefit to, and that therefore such a limitation on the mental health or substance use disorder benefit is not subject to …

https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ebsa/temporary-postings/requirements-related-to-mhpaea-final-rules.pdf

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Absent without approval (AWA) pathway and - Queensland Health

(4 days ago) WEBPublic health & wellbeing; Health topics; Mental health, alcohol and other drugs; For health care providers; Treating patients under the Mental Health Act 2016; …

https://www.health.qld.gov.au/public-health/topics/mhaod/for-healthcare-providers/treating-patients-under-the-mental-health-act/cards-s5/transport-and-absence-without-leave/awa-pathway

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Nigeria's National Mental Health Act 2021: any challenges ahead?

(4 days ago) WEBNigeria has now embarked on a major change: on Jan 5, 2023, the Nigerian President signed the Mental Heath Bill 2021 into law, replacing the outdated …

https://www.thelancet.com/article/s0140-6736(23)00345-8/fulltext

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New legislation to overhaul mental health care in Nigeria

(3 days ago) WEBMental health practitioners have welcomed Nigeria's new mental health law, signed by President Muhammadu Buhari on Jan 5. In a huge change to mental …

https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(23)00165-4/fulltext

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Biden administration aims to improve prior authorizations for …

(7 days ago) WEBThe Biden administration finalized modifications to the 2008 Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA) that aims to improve the way insurance …

https://healthexec.com/topics/healthcare-management/healthcare-policy/biden-administration-aims-improve-prior-authorizations-mental-health-services

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