Hidden Illness: The Dr Vikram Patel Interview

As part of our series, Ask the Experts, The Health Collective is delighted to share PART TWO of this interview with renowned psychiatrist Dr Vikram Patel, the Co-Founder, Sangath. Also Watch: Part One of the Interview     Amrita: Dr Patel,…

Ask the Experts: Three Things You Need to Know About Mental Health

Watch an excerpt of our interview with Dr Vikram Patel What are two or three things you wished everyone in India to know about mental illness? Dr Vikram Patel: First of all, mental health is not just the absence of…

The Law and You: Mental Healthcare Insurance in India

By Vandita Morarka An India Spend report highlights that 60 million Indians suffer from mental disorders, this is about 6.5% of the country’s population. The World Health Organisation also estimates that around 57 million Indians suffer from depression. A recent survey…