Mental health law in Greece

Int Psychiatry. 2014 Feb 1;11(1):11-12. eCollection 2014 Feb.

Abstract

Like all European countries, Greece has developed its national legislation based on the principles of equality and the right of representation, but there is no separate, specific mental health law in Greece. This paper describes the law for involuntary psychiatric admission. The law concerning criminal and civil responsibility and the law relating to individuals with addictions committing drug-related crimes are also outlined.