Now, registration must for mental health centres

Jaipur: State govt has implemented stringent regulations concerning admission and treatment of psychiatric patients.

Now, all mental health establishments in the state must obtain mandatory registration. Health department clarified that no one will be allowed to run a mental health establishment unless it is registered with the department. The registration will ensure patients receive treatment from qualified doctors.

Following the Mental Healthcare Act 2017 guidelines, the health department will soon begin accepting applications for the temporary registration of mental health establishments, as directed by the State Mental Health Authority (SMHA). The state made it obligatory for all psychiatric medical facilities to register under this initiative.

The department released comprehensive guidelines outlining the temporary registration process for mental health establishments.

Registration requirements extend to all institutions providing inpatient mental health services, including those practising ayurveda, yoga, naturopathy, unani, siddha and homeopathy.

Upon being satisfied that a mental health establishment fulfils the standards specified by the health department, a certificate of registration will be issued. The department will ensure that the centres providing treatment for mental health maintain the minimum standards specified by the health department.

Principal secretary (health) and SMHA chairperson Gayatri Rathore said, "Detailed guidelines for the temporary registration of mental health establishments have been issued by the department." She said any institution providing inpatient services to mental health patients, including ayurveda, yoga, naturopathy, unani, siddha and homeopathy, can apply for registration.

The department clarified that it is necessary for applicants to include arrangements for the admission, care, treatment, recovery, and rehabilitation of mental health patients.