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Mental health legislation is vital for safeguarding the rights of individuals with mental disorders, a vulnerable segment of the population. This article explores the evolution and impact of Romania's mental health laws, which have developed to align with European standards while addressing the unique challenges of the Romanian mental health system. By examining recent legislative advancements and new policies, such as the National Mental Health Strategy 2020-2030 and the Mental Health and Wellbeing Act of 2021, the article highlights efforts to improve mental health care and reduce stigma. Comparisons with mental health legislation in other European Union countries, including Germany, France, Spain and others, provide a broader context for understanding Romania's progress and ongoing needs. The role of media in perpetuating stigma and the importance of public education and legislative reform are discussed as crucial components for fostering a supportive environment for individuals with mental disorders. Furthermore, the article addresses the biopsychosocial implications of stigmatization and the necessity of a societal commitment to enhance mental health understanding and support. The conclusion emphasizes that continuous legislative updates, public awareness campaigns, and integrated community-based services are essential for creating an inclusive and respectful society for those affected by mental disorders. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Alcohol use disorder is a medical condition marked by a diminished capacity to halt or manage alcohol consumption, even in the face of detrimental social, professional, or health outcomes. It encompasses various terms such as alcohol abuse, dependence, addiction, and colloquially, alcoholism. Research has consistently highlighted the significant toll that alcoholism can take on the spouses of individuals struggling with alcohol addiction. Living with a spouse who struggles with alcoholism can be incredibly challenging and emotionally taxing. It can have significant impacts on one's mental and physical health, as well as on the dynamics of the relationship and family life. The typologies of wives of alcoholics categorize the various coping and behavioral patterns these individuals may adopt in response to their spouse's alcoholism, including enabling the behavior, adopting a victim mindset, compensating by being overly competent (the hero), displaying oppositional behavior (the rebel), or withdrawing emotionally and socially to protect themselves. The dynamics of alcoholism in a marriage can erode trust, communication, and intimacy, often leading to a breakdown of the relationship if left unaddressed. Seeking professional help, such as therapy or support groups, can be crucial for both spouses to navigate the challenges of alcoholism and work towards healing and recovery, either individually or as a couple. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This article describes the case of a 48-year-old female patient who was involuntary admitted by the authorities for a psychotic episode characterized by delusional ideas of grandeur, filiation and reference. The patient firmly believed that she was not only a member of the royal family of Monaco, but also had a special familial connection to the ruling dynasty. This case highlights the complexities of psychotic disorders and the presence of multiple delusional themes that can significantly impact an individual's perception of reality and functioning. These delusions profoundly affected the patient's daily life and interpersonal relationships. Her strong conviction in her royal filiation led to strained interactions with family members, who were unable to validate her claims. The patient's preoccupation with her imagined connection to the royal family overshadowed her personal responsibilities, causing disruptions in her overall functioning. This paper underscores the intricate nature of psychotic disorders and the multifaceted delusions that can arise within them. Understanding the interplay between these delusional themes is vital in guiding diagnosis and treatment strategies. By implementing a comprehensive approach that includes medication, psychotherapy, and a supportive environment, healthcare professionals can assist patients in regaining a more accurate perception of reality and improve overall functioning and well-being. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This research was structured as a descriptive study based on a questionnaire with seven questions, addressed to the medical personnel involved in the medical assistance of the patient with mental disorders (psychiatrists, family doctors, physicians from other specialties, psychologists). This study refers to the relationship medical team - psychiatric patient from the point of view of the health professionals. The main appreciation criteria refer to the lack of knowledge or minimizing the importance of patients' rights, aspect that can influence the voluntary addressability of psychiatric patients to treatment and therapeutic success. The lot of this study had a number of 217 subjects from which are part psychiatrists, family doctors, physicians from other specialties and psychologists, who work in therapy centers and hospitals from the following counties: Iaşi, Botoşani, Suceava, Vaslui. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Effluents from many industries are one of the major sources of water pollution and represent important environmental problems. Generally, paper recycling process generates large amounts of wastewater. Electrocoagulation (EC) is an evolving technology that has been effectively applied in the treatment of industrial wastewater containing various pollutants, such as textile wastewaters or chemical mechanical polishing wastewaters. This technique has a great ability to remove the pollutants from water due to its high efficiency, economically attractive and relatively lower sludge formation compared with other conventional processes such as biological, physical, chemical, adsorption and advanced oxidation processes. However, electrocoagulation (EC) process has been proposed as alternative to biological, physical and chemical methods due to its environmentally friendly and cheap to operate. This paper presents the experimental results obtained by applying the electrocoagulation method for removing the organic pollutants (COD) and total suspended solids (TSS) from wastewaters generated in the paper mill that use as raw materials recycled papers. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]