Mental therapy in India: Still a taboo?

Mental health is a major issue of concern throughout the globe. Yet, the development pace and awareness in the field of mental therapy in India is very slow. This could be due to the higher illiteracy rate and lack of education in the country. The age old thinking of Indians restricts them from believing the importance of mental therapy and seriousness of the diseases linked to it. Without good mental health there can be no true physical health.

The mental health disorder has been underestimated due  so as to the inadequate appreciation of the interlink between the other health disorders and mental illness. Barriers  so as to the low progress in the mental health services in India could be the existing public health priorities as well as the limited funds. But mental hills could have serious consequences if left ignored. Hence, it becomes very critical  so as to recognise and treat them.

The mental health disorder has been underestimated due  so as to the inadequate appreciation of the interlink between the other health disorders and mental illness. Barriers  so as to the low progress in the mental health services in India could be the existing public health priorities as well as the limited funds. But mental hills could have serious consequences if left ignored. Hence, it becomes very critical  so as to recognise and treat them.

The mental health of a person might suffer when his resources and coupling abilities are stretched beyond their limits. Tragic incidents, loneliness, financial crisis, death of a loved person, career problems, overthinking and severe stress cause serious mental issues. On the whole, India seems  so as to be lagging behind in recognising and managing mental health and related issues. In India many people tend to hide their mental illness in fear of being condemned or looked down upon by the conservative Indian society.

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Mental therapy in India:

Discrimination and social stigma remain the most significant impediments  so as to the use of the limited mental health services in India. The lack of social infrastructure and education in the field of mental health are the top reasons for India lagging behind in this field. Delaying or refusing care  so as to people who are facing this issue could be fatal and could lead to permanent and innumerable problems. 

Right to health is one of the most crucial fundamental rights of the citizens of India. Educational institutions should teach students about the importance of mental health. Awareness campaigns should be used  so as to make people aware of the seriousness of mental illness. Medical institutions should have proper treatment strategies for the treatment of mental issues. A development in the field of mental health infrastructure is a must. People should be open in speaking and hearing each other without judging. This could save many innocent lives.Talk to Gytree’s mental health experts in a safe space or explore Gytree’s expert curated mental health packages.