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India's Mental Health Crisis: Stigma and Scarcity Persist

1/21/2025

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In India, mental health struggles are shrouded in stigma, leaving many without the care they need. With a mere 0.3 psychiatrists for every 100,000 people, access varies drastically across regions. Services are often expensive and concentrated in cities, prioritizing medical solutions over essential psychosocial support and training for general caregivers.

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Story summary

In India, mental health struggles are shrouded in stigma, leaving many without the care they need. With a mere 0.3 psychiatrists for every 100,000 people, access varies drastically across regions. Services are often expensive and concentrated in cities, prioritizing medical solutions over essential psychosocial support and training for general caregivers.