Involuntary admission is a controversial measure that can lead to violation of various human
rights. On the opposite, involuntary admissions may contribute for the recovery of those with
severe mental disorders who represent a danger to themselves or others. From this
perspective, legislation must define and limit the circumstances in which this may occur
preventing human rights violations. In this context, this descriptive-comparative study aimed
at analyzing the similarities and differences between the mental health'laws related to …