Training Module on the Right to Mental Health Section 3 The Mental Health Law & Related Policies Slide 50 Training Module on the Right to Mental Health for Local Health Leaders Session Objectives • Discuss the salient features of the Mental Health Law Training Module on the Right to Mental Health for Local Health Leaders for Local Health Leaders • Identify complementary laws and policies • Review existing local mental health policies and programs Slide 51 Training Module on the Right to Mental Health for Local Health Leaders The Mental Health Law (RA 11036) • This law recognizes that mental health is a basic right for Filipinos and people’s fundamental rights for mental health services. • The law aims to strengthen effective leadership and governance for mental health by formulating, developing, and implementing national policies, strategies, programs, and regulations relating to mental health. Slide 52 64