The latest survey by India’s National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS) found that nearly 150 million Indians are in need of mental health care services, but fewer than 30 million seek care. “More than 10% of the population has a diagnosable mental health or substance use disorder. Mental health is paramount and getting … Read more
Cambridge: This has been revealed in a recent study Robots may be more effective than parent report or self-reported tests in diagnosis Mental health disorders Among the youth. Roboticists, computer scientists and Psychiatrists from University of Cambridge The study was conducted with 28 children between the ages of eight and 13 and administered a series … Read more
Mumbai: In April 2021, Shailaja* (62), a resident of Surat, called a Mumbai psychiatrist for an online consultation to resolve recurrent crying spells and moodiness that she had been experiencing for the past ten years. The retired bank official said she felt uncomfortable visiting a psychiatrist’s clinic because of the stigma attached to mental health … Read more
The government should establish bodies that recognize community organizations and NGOs working in the field of mental health and provide them with funds so that they can continue their work. The health care industry expects to increase budget allocation for the National Mental Health Program (NMHP) and trauma centers at Primary Health Centers (PHC) and … Read more