Title: Inclusion in Indian Society: A Review of Mental Health Policies in India
Authors: Darsh Chaudhary
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Darsh Chaudhary
Jayshree Periwal International School
MLA 8 Chaudhary, Darsh. "Inclusion in Indian Society: A Review of Mental Health Policies in India." Int. j. of Social Science and Economic Research, vol. 9, no. 10, Oct. 2024, pp. 4702-4707, doi.org/10.46609/IJSSER.2024.v09i10.041. Accessed Oct. 2024.
APA 6 Chaudhary, D. (2024, October). Inclusion in Indian Society: A Review of Mental Health Policies in India. Int. j. of Social Science and Economic Research, 9(10), 4702-4707. Retrieved from https://doi.org/10.46609/IJSSER.2024.v09i10.041
Chicago Chaudhary, Darsh. "Inclusion in Indian Society: A Review of Mental Health Policies in India." Int. j. of Social Science and Economic Research 9, no. 10 (October 2024), 4702-4707. Accessed October, 2024. https://doi.org/10.46609/IJSSER.2024.v09i10.041.
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ABSTRACT: This paper presents a critical review of mental health policies in India within the broader
context of social inclusion. Mental health is a crucial but often neglected aspect of well-being,
with policies in India historically lacking a comprehensive, inclusive framework. The paper aims
to examine the current mental health policies, their effectiveness in promoting inclusion, and the
systemic challenges in their implementation. It also discusses the role of various stakeholders,
including the government, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and international bodies, in
fostering a more inclusive mental health care system. Through this review, the paper provides
insights into the current landscape, the gaps, and future recommendations for achieving an
inclusive mental health ecosystem in India.
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