Publications
Mental Health in a Changing Climate: A situational analysis of the impacts of climate change on mental health in India
March 30, 2026This issue brief explores the mental health impacts of the climate crisis in India. It highlights how climate change is affecting individuals and communities both directly and indirectly, with particular focus on vulnerable populations who face disproportionate risks.
Insurance coverage for mental illness: A review through a lens of bioethics and the MHCA, 2017
October 08, 2025Introduction: Health insurance coverage can serve as protection against catastrophic health expenditures. Section 21 (4) of the Mental Healthcare Act, 2017 (MHCA) mandates insurance coverage for mental illness to be on par with that for physical illness.
Parity in health insurance coverage for mental illness:
August 21, 2025Mental health conditions represent a significant public health challenge in India. The National Mental Health Survey, 2015-161, estimates that 10.6% of the population are living with a mental health condition, yet 80% of those in need do not receive adequate care.
