Research and Development.
Section 28
SEC. 28. Research and Development. - Research and development shall be undertaken, in collaboration with academic institutions, psychiatric, neurologic, and related associations, and nongovernment organizations, to produce the information, data, and evidence necessary to formulate and develop a culturally-relevant national mental health program incorporating indigenous concepts and practices related to mental health. High ethical standards in mental health research shall be promoted to ensure that: research is conducted only with the free and. informed consent of the persons involved; researchers do not receive any privileges, compensation or remuneration in exchange for encouraging or recruiting participants; potentially harmful or dangerous research is not. undertaken: and all research is approved by an independent ethics committee, in accordance with applicable law. Research and development shall also be undertaken vis-a-vis nonmedical, traditional or alternative practices.