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“Why is mental health stigmatized in India?”
India's mental health stigma is primarily driven by systemic underfunding and inadequate integration of services. Evidenced by only 1.05% of the health budget allocated to mental healthcare and an 80-85% treatment gap reported by the Indian Psychiatric Society.
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This underinvestment reinforces cultural misconceptions and limits access to timely care, leading to a wide treatment gap. The National Mental Health Survey confirms that most individuals remain untreated, perpetuating stigma and discrimination.
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