Q&A

People with mental health problems have the right to have their privacy and intimacy respected. This is especially important in healthcare settings, where confidentiality is essential. What can you do to exercise this right?

All people have the right to express themselves freely and communicate in the way they choose .

People with mental health problems have the right to receive sufficient and understandable information about the diagnosis; existing treatment alternatives (and their effects); community support resources; their rights; procedures

All people have the right to receive equal and non-discriminatory treatment, including those with a mental health problem. Some recommendations for exercising your right to equality and non-discrimination are:

Yes, all people have the right to receive equal treatment and not be discriminated against.

Everyone has the right to receive sufficient, complete and understandable information.

In the field of mental health, they have the right to receive information about: