Getting the Psyche Right: Mental Health Care Bill 2016
The Rajya Sabha passed the Mental Health Bill on the 8th of August, 2016. We tell you why is it revolutionary with regards to Mental Health Care in India.
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Establish Mental Health 2016 is turning point of mental health sector.
But it criminalizes you when you attempt to Lodge a complaint.Today one tingu 200 year looking police waala caught my collar when I tried to complain against an erring bus conductor.This is happening just about everywhere.Its a bill with no tooth and claws.
Do I have to attempt for a suicide so that the police will say,okay you will not be locked up.Till such time they will keep harassing you or support those harassing you.
It's like saying that they will not charge a case against a dead body.Is there really a point ???
I am a veteran who has been suffering from depression.This bill has come too late.Apart from the speeches,and talks there is no change that I have seen so far.
I have spent some time in a rehab center.It was a disgusting experience.
People are dumb and stupid with regards to the knowledge on psychiatry.What decision can they take.
Govt hospitals for psychiatry patients are nothing but ghettos.
All the funds are going for patients with physical ailments.Thats the problem.Kindly inform us how much is the budget year marked for psychiatry.
I am an avid #MentalHealthAwareness advocate and performer, and I love this so much. I travel the country trying to bring that awareness on stages, in classrooms, hospitals, and on my YouTube channel, so I get excited when I see other advocates. 💙❤