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India faces a massive mental health gap, with less than one psychiatrist per 100,000 people and high untreated rates for severe disorders.

Dr. Murthy calls for a multi-disciplinary, community-based model that includes psychologists, social workers and trained nurses.

She emphasises culturally relevant therapy models and integrating mental healthcare into primary health systems.

QIn spite of India’s large burden of mental illness, fewer than one in ten people who need care actually receive it. What are the biggest infrastructural gaps NIMHANS is working to bridge? A

The first National Mental Health Survey 2015-16 carried out by NIMHANS found that one in ten persons had a diagnosable mental disorder. But it must be remembered that there are many more who suffer

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