India’s growing mental health issues compounded by poor infrastructure, low budgets
Mental health-related issues are rising in India according to the Standing Committee on Health and Family Welfare, which tabled its 148th report on ‘Mental Health Care and Its Management in Contemporary Times’, in Parliament, earlier this month, cautioning that the country lags with inadequate staff, medical infrastructure and budgetary allocation. “The Committee, after analysing budget numbers, said allocation is woefully short of escalating demand for mental health care and hinders the improvement of existing infrastructure. The Committee strongly recommended that the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare conduct an in-depth assessment of current mental health infrastructure, identifying gaps and deficiencies that need urgent attention,” it said. Furthermore, ensuring an ample number of working psychologists is essential to effectively operate any mental health facility and reduce the treatment gap.” The Committee also recommended that the Ministry should ensure essential medicines are available concerning mental health issues and suggest that the government further leverage the network of wellness clinics and tele-medicine to benefit patients.
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