Prakash Om
Geriatric Mental Health Division, Department of Psychiatry, Institute of Human Behaviour and Allied Sciences (IHBAS), New Delhi, India.
Indian J Psychiatry. 2024 Sep;66(9):863-867. doi: 10.4103/indianjpsychiatry.indianjpsychiatry_435_24. Epub 2024 Sep 19.
This viewpoint advocates for significant reforms in the disability certification guidelines for mental illnesses in India. Currently, two years duration of illness is required before certification, which delays essential support. The proposed model emphasizes assessing the functional impact of conditions, aligns with global standards, and suggests regular reassessments to improve accessibility and inclusivity in mental health services.
这一观点主张对印度精神疾病残疾认证指南进行重大改革。目前,认证前需要两年的患病时长,这延误了必要的支持。提议的模式强调评估病情的功能影响,符合全球标准,并建议定期重新评估,以提高心理健康服务的可及性和包容性。