Mental Health in India

Mental health includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel, and act, and helps determine how we handle stress, relate to others, and make choices. Various types of mental illnesses exist, displaying a range of intensities and severity. They can be categorized into common mental disorders and more severe mental conditions. Mental health disorders encompass a spectrum, spanning from psychosis—indicative of chemical imbalances in the body—to neurosis—stemming from inadequate attitudinal learning during the developmental or formative years. 

Common Mental Health Illnesses include:

1. Depression1
2. Anxiety/Phobias
3. EatingDisorders
4. Stress

Severe Mental Health Illnesses Include:

1. Schizophrenia
2. Bipolardisorder (Manicdepression)
3. Clinicaldepression
4. Suicidaltendency
5. Personalitydisorder

Statistics indicate that 20% of the population experiences symptoms associated with mental health disorders. Half of these conditions manifest by the age of 14, with 75% emerging by the age of 24. Mental health problems can be influenced by a variety of factors. The interplay between the mind, body, and environment contributes to the development of psychological disorders. Some of these factors include persistent and prolonged stress, biological elements, substance abuse and overdose, cognitive patterns like persistent negative thoughts and low energy, as well as social issues such as financial difficulties, relationship breakdowns, and social isolation.

The discourse around mental health in India is still relatively recent, and persistent myths and taboos surround the subject. As per the National Health program administered by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, 6% of Kerala's population grapples with mental disorders, while one in every five individuals experiences emotional and behavioral issues. The country is home to a staggering 60 to 70 million people facing both common and severe mental disorders. Disturbingly, India holds the unfortunate title of being the world's suicide capital, with an alarming 2.6 lakh cases reported annually. According to World Health Organization (WHO) statistics, the average suicide rate in India stands at 10.9 per lakh people.

According to the data problems related to mental health are stigma. There are a lot of factors . The main ones are :

1 Lack of  help. Due to fact that people can not afford specialists they are not able to get treatment.The treatment given by government or free treatments are not enough. We have limited workers and

Places where to go .

2 Mentality. Most of the people do not take mental problems seriously and as a result their mental

Health will get worse.

3 Individuals suffering from mental illnesses face a significant hurdle as insurance companies typically do not offer medical coverage for hospital admissions related to mental health conditions. For some, access to quality hospitals is unattainable due to this limitation. Effective treatment can be expensive, and the absence of insurance coverage further compounds the challenge, making it even more difficult for individuals to afford the necessary care.

This factors can lead to bigger problems . For example, not treated depression among females can lead to of low birth weight and preterm birth.

That is why our team is putting every effort to solve this problem . You can donate or join us to make this world better.

Join  HEEALS .We believe that by starting small and working with one community at a time, we can begin to make changes that will spread gradually throughout India, all the while working hard to create and maintain a self-sustaining society. We aim to facilitate the fulfilment of the millennium development goals, set out by the United Nations, by ensuring that every household in India has unimpeded access to proper WASH facilities.

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written by volunteer-coordinator Kenenbaeva Janyl.

A Call for Grassroots Funding

A Call for Grassroots Funding

In India, grassroots non-governmental organizations (NGOs) play a crucial role in addressing the needs of local communities and contributing to sustainable development. However, many of these grassroots NGOs face significant challenges in accessing funding and resources, particularly from Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) companies, which often prioritize larger foundations and NGOs. At Heeals (Health, Education, Environment And Livelihood Society), our vision is to empower communities across India to use their resources and skills to improve the quality of life, environment, education, and livelihood.

Our mission is to create a vibrant civil society organization committed to safeguarding health, environment, education, and livelihood to promote sustainable development. As a grassroots NGO, we have struggled to secure funding from CSR companies, hindering our ability to implement impactful projects that address the pressing needs of our local communities. Despite our commitment to the sustainable development goals outlined in part IV of the Indian constitution and the global development agenda, we continue to face barriers in accessing financial support to achieve our goals and objectives. Our core focus is to create a self-sustained society in India by empowering local communities through education, knowledge, and skill-building to eradicate menstrual poverty.

We strongly advocate for the government to make it mandatory for CSR companies to allocate a portion of their funding to grassroots NGOs like Heeals. By doing so, we can ensure that the resources and expertise of CSR companies are equitably distributed among NGOs of all sizes. Grassroots organizations, like ours, are deeply rooted in the communities they serve and have a profound understanding of their needs and challenges. By supporting grassroots NGOs, CSR companies can have a more significant and sustainable impact on the lives of those they aim to help.Grassroots NGOs are essential pillars of sustainable development, driving positive change at the community level. Heeals is committed to its vision and mission of empowering local communities to achieve a self-sustained society in India. However, we face the challenge of limited funding and resources, hindering our ability to realize our goals and objectives fully. 

We urge the government to take steps to ensure that CSR funding is accessible to grassroots NGOs like ours, as this will result in more comprehensive and equitable development across the nation.

Together, we can work towards a brighter and more sustainable future for all of India's communities.

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