Argentina Mental Health Law Reform Draft Raises Institutionalization Concerns

A new draft bill in Argentina proposes reforming the National Mental Health Law No. 26.657, which critics argue would weaken protections and potentially reverse progress toward deinstitutionalization. The reform appears to shift policy back toward asylum-based care, raising human rights and public health concerns. The outcome is uncertain as the bill is in early legislative stages.

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