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Journey from seclusion to inclusion: Development of mental health services in India since independence

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Title Journey from seclusion to inclusion: Development of mental health services in India since independence
 
Creator Ghosh, Shilpi
 
Subject Antipsychotic drugs
Community mental health services
General hospital psychiatric units
Mental hospitals
Psychotherapy
 
Description 575-579
Mental health is an integral and essential component of “Health”. It is more than the mere absence of mental disorders or
disabilities. It determines the quality of life of the individuals. The progress and prosperity of a nation depend on the overall
quality of health of its citizens. However, until early twentieth century the issues of mental health and well-being were
inadequately addressed. Often people with psychological ailments were considered to be non-productive people, confined in
asylums, received inhumane treatment and were completely secluded from the mainstream society. Since independence
initiatives have been taken by individuals and by the central government and the state governments, to develop the mental
health services in India. This paper reviewed published articles, book-chapters and books to explore the development of
mental health services in India since Independence. It was observed that measures were taken to improve the conditions of
the mental hospitals. A trend towards deinstitutionalization was set by the Government of India and that initiated the
creation of general hospital psychiatric units and community mental health services. Humanistic approach in treatment,
development of psychotropic drugs and psychotherapies facilitated the management and care of the patients with psychiatric
diseases, thereby improving their quality of life.
 
Date 2022-05-26T11:28:48Z
2022-05-26T11:28:48Z
2022-05
 
Type Article
 
Identifier 0975-0959 (Online); 0301-1208 (Print)
http://nopr.niscair.res.in/handle/123456789/59767
 
Language en
 
Publisher NIScPR-CSIR, India
 
Source IJBB Vol.59(5) [May 2022]