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Programmes and Policies for promotion of Mental Health in India


Poonam Yadav
Pages: 01-16
ISBN: 978-93-5834-406-6


Recent Advances in Home Science (Volume -6)

Recent Advances in Home Science
(Volume - 6)

Abstract

Mental health is not just an absence of disease, but it is a condition of complete well-being which helps a person to manage with the normal life stresses and contribute to his or her society. World Mental Health is observed on 10th October of each year. Mental health is indicated by emotional, psychological and social wellbeing. Mental health is always neglected resulting in social stigma and widespread misconceptions. One in every five people in post-conflict situations has a mental health problem, according to the World Health Organization. To resolve mental health issues of the Indian population, many programmes and policies are being ran by government of India such as National Mental Health Policy 2014 (NMHP), National Mental Health Programme (1982), District Mental Health Program 12th Plan Guidelines, Mental Health Care Act 2017 and Related Articles, National Mental Health Survey of India, 2015-16, Mental health action plan 2013-2020, The National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences and JANAMANAS Project. According to Ministry of Health and Family Welfare of India, nearly 50 percent of people who suffer from serious depressive disorders reported having trouble going about their everyday activities due to COVID-19. The government has also taken a number of actions after becoming aware of the potential effects COVID-19 may have on people's mental health.

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