Work of the mandate and priorities of the SR 2015, para. 122k
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[In that connection, at the outset of his tenure, the Special Rapporteur would like to put forward the following observations:] There is no health without mental health. Good mental health means much more than the absence of mental impairment. Modern understanding of mental health includes good emotional and social well-being and healthy non-violent relations between individuals and groups with mutual trust, tolerance and respect of the dignity of every person;
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Non-negotiated soft law
Body
Special Rapporteur on the right of everyone to the enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of physical and mental health
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Special Procedures' report
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N.A.
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Equality & Inclusion
Health
Person(s) affected
All
Year
2015
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Conclusion / Recommendation
Reference
SR Health, Report to the HRC (2015), A/HRC/29/33, para. 122k.