noun
Mental Health Law (1987)
A specific Japanese law enacted in 1987; now superseded by the 精神保健福祉法 (Mental Health and Welfare Law). Used in historical or legal contexts.
See also: 精神保健福祉法
精神保健法は1987年に制定された。
The Mental Health Law was enacted in 1987.
現在は精神保健福祉法が精神保健法に代わっている。
Currently, the Mental Health and Welfare Law has replaced the Mental Health Law.
The successor law that replaced 精神保健法; it expanded the scope to include welfare services.
Compound of 精神 (mental), 保健 (health), and 法 (law). A straightforward legal term with no obscure etymology.