Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced major mental healthcare infrastructure expansion, including establishing NIMHANS 2.0 and upgrading National Mental Health Institutes in Ranchi and Tezpur. The initiative aims to strengthen India's mental health and trauma care services amidst growing demand. This announcement signals the government's recognition of mental health as a critical public health priority, addressing gaps in specialised care facilities nationwide. 👉🏼 Strengthening Mental

In this insightful conversation, Dr. Pratima Murthy, Director of NIMHANS (National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences), speaks to TNM’s @poojaprasanna68 about the evolving landscape of mental health in India, with a focus on young people and women. Speaking on the sidelines of the National Mental Health Festival, Dr. Murthy highlights why mental health must move beyond crisis response to become part of everyday life and how community participation, awareness, and early intervention can