The Past, Present and Future of Mental Health Law: A Therapeutic Jurisprudence Analysis
Document Type
Journal Article
Publisher
Federation Press
Faculty
Faculty of Computing, Health and Science
School
School of Psychology
RAS ID
2018
Abstract
This article uses a therapeutic jurisprudence perspective to review the evolution of mental health law in the Western world by examining developments at various stages in history, in particular the 20th century. It suggests that one of the major challenges for the future, from a therapeutic jurisprudence perspective, will be to help minimise the stigma, prejudice and discrimination associated with mental health law. The article concludes with the suggestion that the question of whether mental health law itself, because it contributes to discrimination against mentally disordered people, may be anti-therapeutic requires more investigation and consideration.
Comments
Allan, A. (2003). The past, present and future of mental health law: A therapeutic jurisprudence analysis. Law in Context, 20(2), 24-53. Available here