Amputation is a major health burden on the families, society, and on medical services as
well. Traumatic limb amputation is a catastrophic injury and an irreversible act which is …

The objective of this paper is to provide a systematic review on the epidemiology of
psychiatric disorders in India based on the data published from 1960 to 2009. Extensive …

Background: Recognizing the need for good quality, scientific and reliable information for
strengthening mental health policies and programmes, the National Mental Health Survey …

Objectives The National Mental Health Survey (NMHS) of India was undertaken with the
objectives of (1) estimating the prevalence and patterns of various mental disorders in …

Understanding the burden and pattern of mental disorders as well as mapping the existing
resources for delivery of mental health services in India, has been a felt need over decades …

Background: Globally, people with mental illness frequently encounter stigma, prejudice,
and discrimination by public and health care professionals. Research related to medical …

Despite the high prevalence and potentially disabling consequences of mental disorders,
specialized mental health services are extremely deficient, leading to the so-called 'Mental …

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Abstract The Mental Healthcare Act, 2017 (MHCA) was a step that was essential, once the
Government of India ratified the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with …

Objectives This study sought to use a population-based cross-sectional survey to describe
depression prevalence, healthcare seeking and associations with socioeconomic …