Mental Health Act (varies by country)

The Mental Health Act is legislation that governs how mental health conditions are managed within a country. It sets out the rights of individuals, criteria for involuntary assessment and treatment, and safeguards to ensure respectful care. The Act aims to balance the need for appropriate treatment with protecting personal freedoms, ensuring that people with mental health issues receive necessary support while retaining dignity and legal rights. Procedures, consent, and review processes vary between countries but share the common goal of promoting safe, ethical, and effective mental health care.