translated from Spanish: Chamber of Deputies cancels discussion on mental health initiative, there will be open parliament

The Chamber of Deputies canceled the health committee’s discussion on the new predictamen on mental health and addiction on Thursday, now the project will be discussed on Monday, November 9.
Due to pressure from civil society organizations and the insistence on discussing the opinion, the Chamber of Deputies reported that an Open Parliament will be held on the issue of mental health, and thus to hear more opinions.
Read: Six Reasons not to Pass a Reform to the General Mental Health Act
This parliament will be held virtually on Monday, November 9.
The organizations have pointed out that the initiative has several errors, such as merging addictions with mental health or that the opinion uses outdated language to refer to people who have problematic substance use.
The reform of the General Health Law speaks of involuntary detention of people with psychosocial disabilities and addictions.
The reform seeks to unify the treatment of mental illness and addiction, as well as include voluntary, involuntary or mandatory detention for patients. Where involuntary, the decision may be taken by a third person.
On 28 July, Senator Geovanna Bañuelos withdrew the General Law on Mental Health initiative proposed by the Labour Party (PT), following criticism from civil society groups and organizations, which regarded it as discriminatory and violating rights.
It was decided to withdraw until a procedure for the participation of groups and civil associations of persons with psychosocial disabilities is given for drafting. This parliament would take place in September, but it was not held.
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Original source in Spanish