Mental Health Programme in the 11th Five Year Plan

From: Indian Journal of Medical Research | Date: June 1, 2007| Author: Murthy, R Srinivasa | Copyright information

The National Mental Health Programme (NMHP) of India was initiated in 19821 and this year it will be completing 25 years. The programme is at a crucial stage of expansion to cover a larger population of the country. The approach paper for the 11th Five Year Plan2 outlines the scope of mental health as follows: "The 11th Five Year Plan will recognize the importance of mental health care and will concentrate on providing counselling, medical services, and establishing helplines for all , especi...

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