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Accessible mental health services in India are crucial. Scaling psychiatric services, increasing awareness, and integrating neurobiological and psychosocial perspectives in training are vital for improving psychiatric care.

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  • Mental Health Services Research

Background:

  • The commentary addresses the critical need for accessible mental health services in India.
  • It highlights the importance of scaling up psychiatric services and public awareness.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To propose parallel judgments and actionable paths for the advancement of psychiatry in India.
  • To emphasize the integration of neurobiological and psychosocial perspectives in psychiatric care and training.

Main Methods:

  • Commentary and critical analysis of existing findings on the future of psychiatry.
  • Synthesis of expert opinion on essential mental health service delivery and training.

Main Results:

  • Essential mental health services require widespread availability and scaling up.
  • Psychiatric training necessitates a holistic approach, including psychotherapy and translational research.
  • Reducing brain drain and fostering research excellence are key priorities.

Conclusions:

  • A concerted effort is needed to make psychiatry more accessible and effective.
  • The future of psychiatry depends on continuous improvement in service delivery, training, and research.