Mental health and neurology
Mental health and neurology conditions are a universal concern, affecting one in eight people (WHO).
Underserved communities often bear the greatest burden of mental health challenges. Difficult circumstances such as poverty, violence, disability, and inequity, which are common in low-resource areas, significantly increase the risk of mental health conditions. These overlapping struggles create barriers to care, making equitable mental health support an urgent priority.
The George Institute’s Mental Health and Neurology Program focuses on providing equitable, innovative solutions to bridge these gaps for communities. By empowering primary healthcare workers with technology-driven tools and concentrating on combating stigma, we’re advancing accessible mental healthcare through partnerships on a global scale.
Underserved communities often bear the greatest burden of mental health challenges. Difficult circumstances such as poverty, violence, disability, and inequity, which are common in low-resource areas, significantly increase the risk of mental health conditions. These overlapping struggles create barriers to care, making equitable mental health support an urgent priority.
The George Institute’s Mental Health and Neurology Program focuses on providing equitable, innovative solutions to bridge these gaps for communities. By empowering primary healthcare workers with technology-driven tools and concentrating on combating stigma, we’re advancing accessible mental healthcare through partnerships on a global scale.
statistics on Mental health
9%
OF People affected by mental health, behavioural disorders and self harm globallyi
50%
of people in high income countries receive minimally adequate care for mental illness
75-85%
of people Low- or Middle-Income Countries receive minimally adequate care for mental illness
Striving to improve mental healthcare for all
The George Institute’s Mental Health and Neurology Program is shaping the future of mental healthcare. We have multiple projects underway comprising research, advocacy, and capacity-building efforts. Our projects address key areas such as:
- Technology-enabled solutions and anti-stigma campaigns
- Addressing social and environmental factors impacting mental health for people in vulnerable communities
- Focusing on mental health and multimorbidity to improve holistic care
- Strengthening health systems to integrate mental health into primary care
Our Projects
Latest NEWS and MEDIA
News and media releases
A new systematic review identifies key barriers preventing Indian adolescents from seeking mental health care
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Study shows peer support model improves mental health and wellbeing of transgender persons in Delhi NCR
Date published: News Type: Media release
The George Institute led landmark study improves adolescent mental health in India’s urban slums
Date published: News Type: Media release
The George Institute brings together experts to strengthen adolescent mental health through ANUMATI 2.0 – an intervention in urban slums in India
Date published: News Type: Media release
Study finds peer-support model benefits mental health of transgender persons
Date published: News Type: Media release
Study reveals critical gap in mental health support for women with pregnancy complications
Date published: News Type: News
