Mental health forms an integral part of the overall health and well-being of people; however, today, especially in India, mental health institutions are without adequate resources and staff. It is estimated that the economic loss due to mental illnesses would be around $1.03 trillion (of 2010 dollars) from 2012 to 2030. It is exacerbated by the fact that people in many cases are not even ready to acknowledge mental health issues. Not only do we need to foster awareness of mental health actively but also create awareness of the absurdity of the stigmas attached to mental health, to eradicate them. On top of that, organisations can partner with psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, anthropologists and NGOs for conducting mental health awareness sessions.

Source: The Hindu November 16, 2019 18:50 UTC