How does India manage the burden of mental disorders, and what steps has the government taken to improve mental healthcare services
Understanding India's approach to handling mental disorders and the initiatives taken by the government to enhance mental healthcare provisions.
- India manages the burden of mental disorders through a multi-faceted approach involving both government and non-government organizations.
- The government has taken various steps to improve mental healthcare services:
- Launch of the National Mental Health Programme (NMHP) in 1982 to provide mental healthcare services at the community level.
- Establishment of mental health institutions such as the National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS) for research, training, and treatment.
- Integration of mental health into primary healthcare through the District Mental Health Program (DMHP), which aims to provide mental healthcare services at district levels.
- Implementation of the Mental Healthcare Act 2017, which provides rights to persons with mental illnesses and regulates the provision of mental healthcare services.
- Introduction of helplines and online counseling services such as the Vandrevala Foundation's 'iCall' to provide support to individuals experiencing mental health issues.
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