We still struggle to reach remote areas and secure funding,” says Mpower’s Neerja Birla of the difficulties in providing mental healthcare in India
Despite the fact that India has experienced a steady rise in mental health problems as a result of a number of reasons, including the COVID-19 pandemic, Neerja Birla, the founder and chairperson of the Aditya Birla Education Trust
Neerja Birla, a University of Derby BSc in Psychology graduate, firmly believes in the Japanese aesthetic principle of wabi-sabi
We have positively impacted over 20 million lives through clinical interventions, counseling, and other initiatives, working with diverse groups including Indian paramilitary forces, government institutions, law enforcement officials.
Stigma, limited awareness, and inadequate infrastructure, especially in rural areas are some of the challenges I have faced as a mental health advocate.