<p> The National Mental Health Survey (NMHS) and State Mental Health System Survey (SMHS) assessment were released on Tuesday.<br /><br />Findings of national mental health survey<br /><br />Mental problems more in 30 to 49 age group or over 60<br />Low income linked to occurrence of mental disorders<br />1/10 had common mental health problems<br />Only one-fourth sought care from healthcare provider<br />Findings of state mental health survey system<br />Mental health should be <br />priority in health systems<br />Need for action plan <br />Strengthen human resources<br />Supply of medicines should be regularised <br /></p>
<p> The National Mental Health Survey (NMHS) and State Mental Health System Survey (SMHS) assessment were released on Tuesday.<br /><br />Findings of national mental health survey<br /><br />Mental problems more in 30 to 49 age group or over 60<br />Low income linked to occurrence of mental disorders<br />1/10 had common mental health problems<br />Only one-fourth sought care from healthcare provider<br />Findings of state mental health survey system<br />Mental health should be <br />priority in health systems<br />Need for action plan <br />Strengthen human resources<br />Supply of medicines should be regularised <br /></p>
