Ishita KishoreAIR 1 · 161 wordsTheir whole copy
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As per NFHS V survey, 14% of Indian population suffers from mental health concerns.
Patient Centric Approach of Mental Health Care Act 2017;-
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-i- Decriminalises the act of suicide and recommends a constructive approach for rehabilitation
-ii- Patient Safety Charter Eg confidentiality
iii- Customized approach & not 'one size fits all'
Yet implementation remains sluggish.
Mental health emerged as a shadow pandemic in aftermath of COVID-19.
Issues
i- Lack of emphasis on behavioural changes in society to destigmatize mental health concerns
ii- Unique challenge in Youth due to social media requires specific approach. Eg Lancet highlights over 50% of online youth experiences anxiety & 'fear of missing out'
iii- Infrastructural gap : low presence of psychiatrists & psychologists
iv- Needs augmentation from AYUSH Eg Ashwamedha for anxiety
v- Awareness campaigns required by leveraging youth organisation Eg NCC, NSS, NYKS
Mental Health is a defining challenge & must be sensitively tackled by → society → governmat → doctors
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