Topic: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resource.
2. In the Indian context, conversations around mental health are fast gaining a stronghold with various government policies and many private organisations working towards it. Discuss. (250 words)
Difficulty level: Moderate.
Reference: India Times , Insights on India
Why the question:
World Mental Health Day is here. The day is observed around the world to raise awareness about the significance of mental wellness.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the various efforts at improving mental health in the country.
Directive word:
Discuss – This is an all-encompassing directive – you must debate on paper by going through the details of the issues concerned by examining each one of them. You must give reasons for both for and against arguments.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Begin by giving an overview of mental health set up in India and trends in mental health disorders.
Body:
First, write about the various initiatives taken in this regard such as – national tele-mental health programme, its features and the potential benefits from it. Write about the various efforts of private organisations.
Next, write about the need to reach masses and destigmatise mental disorders in the society – mention the steps that must be taken in this regard – creating awareness, accessible treatment, promoting well-being, harnessing AYUSH etc.
Conclusion:
Conclude by writing a way forward of measures needed to further strengthen mental health in India.
