Legal Definitions - Protection and Advocacy for Mentally Ill Individuals Act

The Protection and Advocacy for Mentally Ill Individuals Act is a law that helps protect the rights of people with mental illness. It provides funding for organizations that advocate for the rights of people with mental illness and investigate any abuse or neglect that may occur in mental health facilities.

For example, if someone with a mental illness is being mistreated or not receiving proper care in a mental health facility, an organization funded by this act can investigate and take action to protect that person's rights.

This act helps ensure that people with mental illness are treated fairly and have access to the resources they need to live healthy and fulfilling lives.