Section 1: Objectives.

The objectives of this Act are to-(a) provide direction for a coherent, rational and unified response to the delivery of mental health services in Nigeria;
(b) promote and protect the fundamental human rights and freedom of all persons with mental health conditions and ensure that the rights are guaranteed;
(c) ensure a better quality of life through access to an integrated, well- planned, effectively organised and efficiently delivered mental health care services in Nigeria;
(d) promote the implementation of approved national minimum standards for mental health services in Nigeria;
(e) promote recovery from mental health conditions and enhance rehabilitation and integration of persons with mental health conditions into the community;
(f) facilitate the adoption of a community-based approach to the provision of mental health care services; and
(g) facilitate the coordination of mental health services delivery in Nigeria.