Functions of Central Authority

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(1) The Central Authority shall—
- (a) register, supervise and maintain a national register of all mental health establishments under the control of the Central Government;
- (b) develop quality and service provision norms for mental health establishments;
- (c) maintain a national register of clinical psychologists, mental health nurses and psychiatric social workers;
- (d) train all relevant persons, including law enforcement officials, mental health professionals and other health professionals on the provisions of this Act;
- (e) collect data on mental health services in India;
- (f) advise the Central Government on all matters relating to mental healthcare and services;
- (g) discharge such other functions as may be prescribed.
(2) Subject to the provisions of this Act, the Central Authority may, by notification, make regulations consistent with this Act and the rules made thereunder, to carry out the provisions of this Act.

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