The Office of the Commissioner for the Rights of Persons with Mental Disorders promotes and safeguards the rights of persons suffering from a mental disorder and their carers. It is responsible for the establishment of the necessary organisational structures and technical infrastructure to ensure the prompt implementation of the provisions of the new Mental Health Act which has been enacted on the 10th October 2013.
Vision
The vision of the Office of the Commissioner for the Rights of Persons with Mental Disorders is an all inclusive society, wherein persons with a mental disorder are fully empowered to maximize their health. This will enhance their contribution to the community in all spheres of life including the labour markets and to society at large.
Mission
To promote and protect the rights and interests of persons with mental disorders and their carers, such that they can benefit from a better quality of life through the maximisation of their potential.
Functions
To promote and protect the rights and interests of persons with mental disorders and their carers
To influence legislation and policies for the safeguarding of these rights and interests
To receive complaints and queries and take the necessary actions
To investigate alleged breach of rights and interests
To develop and foster partnerships with all relevant stakeholders including policy makers, public and private entities, patient representative groups and related non-governmental organizations
To increase the awareness and knowledge of the general public about mental health and persons with mental health disorders.
Role
Through resources provided to it, this Office can sustain its mission to promote and protect persons with mental disorder.
Commissioner for the Rights of Persons with Mental Disorders
in office Since 1 December 2021 Dr Denis Vella Baldacchino
Commissioner for Mental Health (2012-2021) Dr John M Cachia
The Office of the Commissioner for the Rights of Persons with Mental Disorders will:
Strive to continually keep issues concerning this vulnerable cohort at the top of the national agenda;
Identify the pertinent trends and make future projections regarding adequacy and effectiveness of services;
Mobilise the relevant stakeholders within the public, private, voluntary and church sectors;
Facilitate synergistic action, innovation and long-term planning; and
Ensure the continued implementation of a healthy and active lifestyle process which will be beneficial to individuals as well as to society and the economy
Office Flyer
Mental Health Act
To access information flier on The Mental Health Act: Your rights Leaflet 2020.
Fuljett bil-Malti L-Att dwar is-Saħħa Mental: Id-Drittijiet Tiegħek Fuljett 2020.
"Mental Wellbeing in the Community for you" - Directory of entities which offer support in Malta.