In December 2022, Health Justice published “A Path Forward: Human rights-based guiding principles for BC’s mental health law and services.” The aim of this reports and of future publications in this series is to help B.C. improve its mental health and substance health law and policy with a focus on human rights.
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BC should recognize human rights as a guiding principle in its mental health law.
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BC should recognize a holistic approach to mental wellness as a guiding principle in its mental health law.
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BC should recognize access to quality services as a guiding principle in its mental health law.
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BC should recognize the expertise of people with lived and living experience as a guiding principle in its mental health law.
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BC should include compliance with UNDRIP as a guiding principle in its mental health law.
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BC should prioritize intersectional equity as a guiding principle in its mental health law.
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BC should promote self-determination at every opportunity as a guiding principle in its mental health law.
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BC should include accountability and oversight as a guiding principle in its mental health law.
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