Understanding the Intersection of Mental Health and Legal System: Challenges and Solutions
Someone who is emotionally well will also be physically healthy.
Abstract
Just like physical health, mental health needs to be taken care of. Mental health includes both mental sickness and mental well-being. Both refer to a mental state or situation where one experiences anxiety, tension, disorder, and sadness; in contrast, mental happiness promotes vitality, jollity, enthusiasm, creativity, and other positive emotions. It has an equal impact on all age groups—old, young, and children—as well as all socioeconomic statuses—low and high—in education, the economy, and society.
Introduction
It also causes severe illnesses like OCD, PTSD, disorders that result in mental illness, schizophrenia, psychological problems, and internal trauma. However, every issue has a fix, so these can be fixed. Significant mood swings, loneliness, mugging up, insomnia, either sleeping a lot or having disturbed sleep cycles, changes in behaviour patterns, body aches, distance from family and friends and people they are close to, or overthinking in which thoughts are leading to self-harm or suicidal thoughts are some of the symptoms we should look out for when they occur.
Notable features
People who experience these symptoms may seek therapy in such cases or should take immediate action to alleviate their symptoms. People who experience these symptoms should treat themselves with kindness, respect, and value. Without considering the opinions of others, they should pursue their interests in dancing, singing, writing, travelling, gardening, and learning new things. Many individuals prevent themselves from engaging in their passions, contributing to mental illness. They should engage in frequent exercise to keep their minds sharp and joyful.
They should surround themselves with people who benefit their mental health and avoid toxic and negative people. They should avoid doing things they don’t want to and focus on doing things that make them happy. Both medication and meditation should be used to promote mindfulness, well-being, and a quiet mind. Mental health laws are as vital as other laws; in fact, these laws are
incredibly significant and greatly influence people’s lives. Initially, mental health laws were primarily concerned with the safety of society.
This also signifies societal obligation and welfare. Many human rights organisations advocate for protecting people suffering from mental illnesses. Article 1 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights states that “all people are free and equal in rights and dignity” and “people with mental disabilities are protected by human rights law under their basic humanity.”
Laws relating to mental health
In India, laws governmental health programmes, such as establishing a Central or State Mental Health Authority to regulate and supervise psychiatric hospitals or nursing homes and advise the Central or State Governments on Mental Health topics. The Mental Health Act, 1987; the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993; the Persons with Disability Act, 1995; the National Trust Act, 1999; the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005; and the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012.
Conclusion
A person can be cured of mental disease and live happily and quietly in society with their assistance; treatment, medications, meditation, supporting laws, and personal analysis of ailment, spirit to fight with it and win it. It’s always crucial to balance your mental health with other aspects of your health. One must be aware that a sound mind leads to a good life, including excellent mental health.