Mental health is no longer a private matter but a global public good. Analyse this statement in light of WHO’s latest findings. Suggest measures for India to embed this approach in public health.
Kartavya Desk Staff
Topic: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health.
Topic: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health.
Q3. Mental health is no longer a private matter but a global public good. Analyse this statement in light of WHO’s latest findings. Suggest measures for India to embed this approach in public health. (10 M)
Difficulty Level: Medium
Reference: NIE
Why the question WHO 2025 mental health reports highlighting the scale of the crisis, its economic and social impact, and the need for states like India to treat it as a public good rather than a private issue. Key Demand of the question Analyse why mental health must be seen as a collective global responsibility in light of WHO findings and suggest concrete measures for India to integrate it into its public health system. Structure of the Answer: Introduction Briefly highlight scale of mental health conditions globally and the shift from private to public good. Body Explain why mental health is a global public good (disability burden, economic costs, gendered impact, neglect in policy). Suggest measures for India (legal, financing, community models, education/workplace, multi-sectoral approach). Conclusion End with a forward-looking line on embedding mental health as a universal right for inclusive growth.
Why the question WHO 2025 mental health reports highlighting the scale of the crisis, its economic and social impact, and the need for states like India to treat it as a public good rather than a private issue.
Key Demand of the question Analyse why mental health must be seen as a collective global responsibility in light of WHO findings and suggest concrete measures for India to integrate it into its public health system.
Structure of the Answer:
Introduction
Briefly highlight scale of mental health conditions globally and the shift from private to public good.
• Explain why mental health is a global public good (disability burden, economic costs, gendered impact, neglect in policy).
• Suggest measures for India (legal, financing, community models, education/workplace, multi-sectoral approach).
Conclusion
End with a forward-looking line on embedding mental health as a universal right for inclusive growth.