Context:
Parliamentary Standing Committee on Health and Family Welfare tabled its 148th report on ‘Mental Healthcare and Its Management in Contemporary Times’.
WHO defines mental health as “a state of mental well-being that enables people to cope with the stresses of life, realise their abilities, learn well and work well, and contribute to their community.”
Key observations:
- India – Only 0.75 psychiatrists per 1 lakh population.
- WHO’s recommendation – Above 3 psychiatrists per 1 lakh people.
- National Mental Health Survey (NMHS) 2015- 2016: 150 million Indians are affected by some type of mental illness.
- Mental morbidity of individuals above age of 18 years – 10.6%
- Recommendations –
- Conduct 2nd NMHS to assess COVID-19 impact on mental health.
- Dedicated cadre of school counsellors in all schools under “Manodarpan”.
Mental morbidity refers to incidence of both physical and psychological deterioration as a result of a mental or psychological condition.
Related Topics:
- Manodarpan –
- Launched by – Ministry of Education
- Aim – To provide psychosocial support to students for their Mental Health and Well-being.
- Tele Mental Health Assistance and Networking Across States (Tele-MANAS) initiative –
- Launched by – Ministry of Health & Family Welfare
- Aim – To provide free tele-mental health services all over the country round the clock, particularly catering to people in remote or under-served areas.
- KIRAN (24/7 toll-free helpline) –
- Launched by – Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
Source: The Print
Previous Year Question
With reference to Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission, consider the following statements:
- Private and public hospitals must adopt it.
- As it aims to achieve universal health coverage, every citizen of India should be part of it ultimately.
- It has seamless portability across the country.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
[UPSC Civil Services Exam – 2022 Prelims]
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
