Question 7GS2GS2
Despite being lauded for its patient centric approach, the implementation of the Mental Healthcare Act, 2017, remains sluggish and mired with various issues. Discuss. (Answer in 150 words)
Main Body
The Mental Health Care Act, 2017
Opens a new paradigm for treatment and rehabilitation of mental health patients.
Provisions:
Decriminalize suicide as done under mental stress
Implement treatment options for mental health
Specialized Counselling centers on women
NIMHANS - to promote research and human capacity development for mental health
Reason for sluggish implementation:
Scarcity of human resource - less number of psychiatrists, psychologists etc in India
Social stigma with regard to mental problem
Lack of mental counselling centres in rural area
High cost of therapies for mental health problem
Lack of awareness regarding treatment
Recent steps such as Tele-mental health center are a good step forward. Technology can be used for systemic implementation of the act.
125 words9 paragraphs
Conclusion
Recent steps such as Tele-mental health center are a good step forward. Technology can be used for systemic implementation of the act.
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Topper
Sattwik Satyakam Devta
AIR 1002023
Subject & Paper
GS2GS2
Topic
Welfare Schemes for Vulnerable Sections - Performance, Mechanisms, Laws and Institutions
Social Safety Nets and Welfare
Mental Healthcare Act 2017
Writing Stats
147
Total words
9
Paragraphs
analytical
Tone