Mental illness is grossly a neglected part of healthcare perception in India. National Mental Health Survey 0f 2015-16 indicated that one in every six Indians requires mental health help.
This huge prevalence is partially due to the stigma regarding mental illness and its treatment to a large section of the society that prevents timely diagnosis and management. Source: The National Mental Health Survey of India, 2015–16, Insights, 31, December 2016 What roles can physicians play to effectively reduce the burden of mental illness in India?
