Archive · 29 Sep 2025
India Faces Mental Health Crisis, IMHA Seeks Solutions
India is facing a mental health crisis.
Millions of people have mental health conditions, but many don't get the help they need.
This could cost the country a huge amount of money.
The India Mental Health Alliance (IMHA) is bringing together different groups to find solutions.
They want to connect funding, policies, and service delivery to improve the situation.
The IMHA is also providing training and resources to help professionals and people with lived experiences to improve mental health care in India.
India faces a mental health crisis with a potential cost of over $1 trillion by 2030.
The India Mental Health Alliance (IMHA) hosted its inaugural National Convening in New Delhi.
IMHA has grown to 220 member organizations across 30 states.
The convening highlighted the role of private capital in scaling mental health services.
IMHA launched a comprehensive Knowledge Centre for Mental Health with over 300 resources.
- Who
- India Mental Health Alliance (IMHA) and various philanthropists and organizations.
- What
- IMHA hosted its inaugural National Convening to address India's mental health crisis and promote ecosystem-level solutions.
- When
- The convening took place recently.
- Where
- New Delhi, India.
- Why
- To address India's mental health crisis, reduce economic impact, and develop cohesive, sustainable solutions.
- Estimated Cost by 2030
- $1 trillion
- People with Diagnosed Conditions
- Over 200 million
- Treatment Gap
- 95% in some regions
- Organization
- India Mental Health Alliance (IMHA)
- IMHA Membership
- 220 organizations
- IMHA's Focus
- Ecosystem-level solutions for mental health