The Union Budget 2026 has made a significant statement on mental health by announcing the creation of new national-level mental health and trauma care institutes. The government has recognised that mental health is no longer a marginal issue but a core public health priority that requires strong institutions, trained professionals, and long-term investment. Presenting the…
Particularly in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, health has gradually taken centre stage in India’s development rhetoric. Although there has been steady increase in the Union Budget for health in recent years, it is still unclear if this increase will be adequate and strategic enough to provide noticeable health results. Expectations are influenced by…
October 10, 2025 marks the World Mental Health Day and the theme this year – “Access to Services: Mental Health in Catastrophes and Emergencies (Disasters)” highlights an issue that is often pushed to the side. When disasters strike – earthquakes, storms, pandemics, conflicts – the need for mental health services rises. The loss, grief, dislocation,…
