Mental Illness, Discrimination and the Law: Fighting for Social Justice

Callard, F. , Sartorius, N., Arboleda‐Flórez, J., Bartlett, P., Helmchen, H., Stuart, H., Taborda, J. and Thornicroft, G. (2012) Mental Illness, Discrimination and the Law: Fighting for Social Justice. John Wiley & Sons: Chichester, West Sussex. ISBN 9781119953548 (doi: 10.1002/9781119945352)

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Abstract

This book describes clearly how legislation can be used to advance the rights and entitlements of people with mental health problems. Straightforward and practical, it provides useful information on how to address disabilities so these people may enjoy full citizenship. It presents the key issues succinctly and illustrates these with legislative examples from around the world. This book documents the role that law can play, at all levels, in combating such discrimination and abuse.

Item Type:Books
Status:Published
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Callard, Professor Felicity
Authors: Callard, F., Sartorius, N., Arboleda‐Flórez, J., Bartlett, P., Helmchen, H., Stuart, H., Taborda, J., and Thornicroft, G.
College/School:College of Science and Engineering > School of Geographical and Earth Sciences
Publisher:John Wiley & Sons
ISBN:9781119953548
Published Online:13 April 2012

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