GUEST EDITORIAL. The National Mental Health (?Psychiatric) Survey (2015-2016): A superb acceleration in public mental health scenario of India.

Authors :: Manjunatha, Narayana
Dinakaran, Damodharan
Sarkhel, Sujit
Kumar, Channaveerachari Naveen
Source :: Indian Journal of Psychiatry. Dec2023, Vol. 65 Issue 12, p1205-1207. 3p.
Publication Year :: 2023
Abstract: An editorial is presented on the National Mental Health Survey (NMHS) of India conducted by the National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS) in 2015-2016. The survey, commissioned by the 'Ministry of Health and Family Welfare,' aims to estimate the prevalence of psychiatric disorders in India, identify treatment gaps, and understand healthcare utilization patterns. The results reveal a significant treatment gap and lower prevalence of psychiatric disorders.

Subjects :: *PSYCHIATRIC epidemiology
*SUBSTANCE abuse
*SERIAL publications
*PUBLIC health
*SURVEYS
*MENTAL depression
*ANXIETY
*MENTAL health services

Language :: English
ISSN :: 00195545
Volume :: 65
Issue :: 12
Database :: Academic Search Index
Journal :: Indian Journal of Psychiatry
Publication Type :: Academic Journal
Accession number :: 174210066
Full Text :: https://doi.org/10.4103/indianjpsychiatry.indianjpsychiatry_835_23

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