IMHO Blog


Navigating data privacy in India and its emerging intersection with mental health
May 28, 2025
Digital Mental Health
India’s digital landscape is evolving rapidly. With it comes a growing need to protect personal data, especially in a...

Mental health funding in India: when economic surveys and budget realities diverge
May 29, 2025
Digital Mental Health
Sayali Mahashur and Ramya Pillutla
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The interim Union Budget FY 2024-25: where does mental health stand?
March 07, 2024
Budgets and Financial Protection
Sayali Mahashur
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India declares it's budget on 1st February every year. This year being an election year, we have an interim...
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Takeaways from the NCRB data on suicide for 2022: insights from 6 charts
December 18, 2023
Suicide Prevention
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A survey on the cost of mental healthcare in Pune
December 15, 2023
Cost of Treatment
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We surveyed 150+ participants undergoing treatment for mental health conditions. Although our sample space is small and we will be...
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India's digital mental health landscape: Government initiatives and challenges
November 01, 2023
Digital Mental Health
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A staggering 197.3 million Indians suffer from mental illnesses. In this context, the Government’s stance on using technology...
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Decriminalising attempted suicide in India: the new penal code
October 30, 2023
Suicide Prevention
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In India, section 309 of the Indian Penal Code criminalised attempted suicide, punishing individuals in crisis. The forthcoming Bharatiya Nyaya...
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