Haryana tightens rules for mental health, de-addiction centres; mandates registration and patient safeguards

Chandigarh, Oct 14 (UNI) Haryana has introduced stricter registration, staffing and patient safety requirements for mental health institutions and de-addiction centres, prescribing a Rs 25,000 permanent registration fee and mandatory reporting of patients and physical restraint practices under a new regulatory framework. Additional Chief Secretary, Health and Family Welfare, Dr Sumita Mishra said the Mental Healthcare (State Mental Health Authority) Regulations, 2026, notified on October 9 under the Mental Healthcare Act, 2017, would cover six categories of establishments. These include standalone psychiatric facilities, mental health departments in medical colleges, psychiatric wards in general hospitals, de-addiction centres and psychosocial rehabilitation institutions.…