The impact of the law on the lives of people with mental health problems and mental illness is complex. It can affect human rights, employment opportunities, experiences within the justice system, housing, and even access to healthcare services.
Discussions about mental health and the law, and interactions with the justice system, can be clouded by stigma and misconceptions. Many people wrongly believe that people with a mental health problem or mental illness are typically violent, when in fact they are far more likely to be victims of crime. Read more at the Mental Health Commission of Canada…
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