World Heart Federation (WHF)
WHF Statement on Tackling the Determinants of Noncommunicable Diseases and Mental Health and Well-Being Through Multisectoral and Effective Governance and Collaborative Action
Declaration
27 May 2025
World Health Organization, Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights
09 Oct 2023
Laws on mental health often fail to address discrimination and human rights violations including in mental health care settings. In order to support countries in this area, the World Health Organization and the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights have jointly developed the publication entitled “Mental health, human rights and legislation: guidance and practice”.