Archive · 8 Dec 2025
Experts Warn of Mental Health Crisis
Doctors and health experts in Andhra Pradesh had a meeting to talk about big problems in healthcare.
They said many people are not getting the right medical help, especially those who are not rich.
Some people are also going to unqualified sources for advice instead of real doctors.
The experts are worried about mental health problems and families not getting along well.
They think the government should spend more money on healthcare and not let private companies take over too much.
They also want parents to spend more time with their kids to keep them from doing bad things like using drugs.
Health experts called for a comprehensive healthcare system accessible to all citizens.
A seminar was held to discuss healthcare issues in Andhra Pradesh, marking the death anniversary of Dr. Amit Sengupta.
Experts highlighted systemic shortcomings in healthcare, including trust issues and lack of access for the poor and middle class.
Criticism was directed at the privatisation of healthcare services, with warnings about potential injustice for most citizens.
Mental health deterioration and substance abuse were identified as significant societal concerns.
- Who
- Health experts and advocates in Andhra Pradesh
- What
- Warning about rising mental health crisis and healthcare issues
- When
- Sunday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- M.B. Vigyan Kendra, Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh
- Why
- To address healthcare challenges and mark the death anniversary of Dr. Amit Sengupta
- Event
- Seminar on healthcare issues in Andhra Pradesh
- Location
- M.B. Vigyan Kendra, Vijayawada
- Date
- Sunday (specific date not mentioned)
- Organisation
- Praja Arogya Vedika (Jan Swasthya Abhiyan)
- Key Speakers
- Dr. A. Purnanand, Dr. G. Surendra, Dr. Indla Ramasubba Reddy, T. Kameswara Rao
- Main Issues
- Mental health, healthcare privatisation, substance abuse, health awareness
- Government Recommendation
- Allocate 6% of GDP to medical and health sector