When -> The National Commission on Macroeconomics and Health, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India, New Delhi in August 2005 states, ‘there are 65 million Indians with serious mental illnesses like Schizophrenia, Bipolar disorder, Major depression…’
When-> Mental health An Indian perspective 1946-2003’ by the Directorate General Health Services, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare states that –‘It is suggested that the community health programme should divert a significant part of their funds to the care of the chronically ill because ultimately it is the State which has a moral duty to look after the weak and dependent population.’
When->The World Health Organization (WHO) states, ‘Schizophrenia: Youth’s greatest disabler’.
When->India is demographically a youthful country.
When-> Mental health An Indian perspective 1946-2003’ by the Directorate General Health Services, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare states that –‘Although the prevalence of chronic psychotic illnesses such as Schizophrenia and Bipolar disorder in women may be less than that of Depression, Anxiety they pose an immense problem in management and rehabilitation.’
When-> To be in consonance with the UN Convention Rights Persons with Disabilities which has stated-‘Recognizing further the diversity of persons with disabilities’
‘Recognizing the need to promote and protect the human rights of all persons with disabilities including those who require more intensive support.’
Yet -‘SERIOUS MENTAL ILLNESS’ - Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder, Major Depression – NOT EVEN DEFINED in the Mental Health Care Bill 2013
When-> Mental health An Indian perspective 1946-2003’ by the Directorate General Health Services, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare states that –‘It is suggested that the community health programme should divert a significant part of their funds to the care of the chronically ill because ultimately it is the State which has a moral duty to look after the weak and dependent population.’
When->The World Health Organization (WHO) states, ‘Schizophrenia: Youth’s greatest disabler’.
When->India is demographically a youthful country.
When-> Mental health An Indian perspective 1946-2003’ by the Directorate General Health Services, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare states that –‘Although the prevalence of chronic psychotic illnesses such as Schizophrenia and Bipolar disorder in women may be less than that of Depression, Anxiety they pose an immense problem in management and rehabilitation.’
When-> To be in consonance with the UN Convention Rights Persons with Disabilities which has stated-‘Recognizing further the diversity of persons with disabilities’
‘Recognizing the need to promote and protect the human rights of all persons with disabilities including those who require more intensive support.’
Yet -‘SERIOUS MENTAL ILLNESS’ - Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder, Major Depression – NOT EVEN DEFINED in the Mental Health Care Bill 2013
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