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
Largest global study by The George Institute shows the impact of india’s rural mental health program
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Why low-cost ketamine is still inaccessible to many with severe depression
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Australian High Commissioner announces DAP Grant to The George Institute for Global Health, India to implement Mental Health initiatives in Telangana
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The George Institute for Global Health, India reports on the psychological responses to climate change and COVID-19 in young Indians
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Multi-country dementia study shows women’s greater risk may be linked to disadvantage
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Best evidence yet that lowering blood pressure can prevent dementia
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