Imagining it is increases untrue expectations and puts pressure on an already stressed NHS.
I have a rising sense of nervousness about the Americanisation of British civilization’s attitude in the direction of mental health.
In the 1980s, British listeners grinned bemusedly at neurosis laden Woody Allen movie and the regularity with which American TV and cinema preserved notions of meds, therapy, and interferences.
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To a British ear, the characters of these human tragedies could seem self-regarding, silly and self-absorbed; the facts of fun to be pitied for their incapability to uphold a stiff upper lip and their unfamiliarity of the influence of a strong cup of tea.
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This provides us with an opportunity to take stock of where India stands in this aspect.
To put it in a gist long-pending actions such as framing policy and exploring the Indian methods such as Yoga have been taken care of in the recent years.
This act made universal mental healthcare a reality assuring free treatment for all mentally ill persons including the homeless even if they do not possess a BPL card.
It also noted the important role families play in providing care for mentally ill and need to provide support to such families not only financially but also provide guidance to them in terms of accessing mental health services and information related to mental health.
After the gap of 15 years, National Health Policy was adopted in 2017.
In a country so vast like India it proposes the community-based approach to address mental health issues.
