NPR–India's Mentally Ill Turn To Faith, Not Medicine

In India, there is only 1 psychiatrist for every 400,000 people, according to a recent study by the Indian government. It is one of the lowest ratios anywhere in the world.

It means that most people in India go untreated for substance abuse problems, severe depression and psychotic disorders. Or rather, they go untreated by doctors. Instead, they turn to the gods.

Many people believe one particular South Indian temple can heal the mentally ill.

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One comment on “NPR–India's Mentally Ill Turn To Faith, Not Medicine

  1. Timothy Fountain says:

    [blockquote] In India, there is only 1 psychiatrist for every 400,000 people, according to a recent study by the Indian government. It is one of the lowest ratios anywhere in the world. [/blockquote]
    It might be argued that medicine has not turned to the people.