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deinstitutionalization

deinstitutionalization Deinstitutionalization is a rights-based shift in mental health policy away from institutional and coercive forms of care.

Deinstitutionalization is a rights-based shift in mental health policy away from institutional and coercive forms of care. In this context, it emphasizes support in place of involuntary hospitalization and restraint, along with greater participation and supported decision-making for people with lived experience.

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Drafting source: Xue Qian; Chen Bo. Paradigm shifts in mental health legislation: a comparative analysis of WHO guidelines (2006 & 2023) and implications for future policies. 2026; DOI 10.3389/fpsyt.2026.1804522; article XML SHA-256 9576e1eb19a07d86963f8131537d35ec61046899bd7c20ad290e1bc3cec31cf4. “Paradigm shifts in mental health legislation: a comparative analysis of WHO guidelines (2006 & 2023) and implications for future policies” (10.3389/fpsyt.2026.1804522).
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