Mental Health in Rural India: The Invisible Healthcare Crisis We Can No Longer Ignore
Mental health remains one of the most overlooked public health challenges in India. While conversations around heart disease, diabetes, maternal health, and infectious diseases have become increasingly common, mental illnesses continue to remain hidden behind silence, misunderstanding, and stigma. For millions of people living in rural communities, accessing mental healthcare is not simply difficult, it is often impossible. The consequences extend far beyond individual suffering, affecting...