Economic Analysis of Community-Based Interventions in India’s Mental Health Laws and Policy Frameworks: Resources Allocation and The Efficiency

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Although there has been an increase in the provision of funds for mental health in India, the prevalence of suicide and mental disease remains a significant burden. This study utilizes a law and economic analysis to evaluate the effectiveness of community-based interventions in the mental health ecosystem. The study aims to harmonize laws and policies with community-based viewpoints, bridge existing gaps, and optimize the allocation of resources for efficient interventions.  The objective is to provide information for the purpose of implementing policy changes, empowering communities, and improving economic efficiency within the legal and economic systems of India. Significant inquiries are made concerning the capacity of community-based interventions to provide efficient interventions for suicide prevention, and resource allocation for the same.

Key words: Mental health, community-based intervention, resource allocation

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