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for nodal officers, district psychiatrist and
other members of the DMHP team (2) funds
were not released in time (3) non-availability
of implementation guidelines (4) lack of
periodic reviews of the DMHP and (5) lack of
a state and central monitoring committee. The
evaluation also highlighted the need to (1)
involve the district administration (2) evolve
guidelines and support for referral and follow
up (3) ensure availability of essential drugs
at the PHC (4) develop and ensure uniform
IEC materials (5) conduct annual refresher
training for the DMHP team.
2.2.8 MoHFW, Mental Health
Policy Group Review and
Recommendations -2012
To clearly identify a road map for mental
health and to strengthen implementation,
the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare,
Government of India appointed a Policy
Group in 2011 to conduct a situational
analysis of the need for mental health care
and the provision of mental health services
in the country by carrying out a systematic
review of the evidence base to prepare a
National Mental Health Policy and Plan (32).
The recommendations of the Mental Health
Policy Group included:
1. Proper training and handholding
by centres of excellence and expert
institutions and groups
2. A client - centred approach with
psychosocial counselling in a
befriending environment that supports
and promotes a state of overall well -
being
3. Engage users and caregivers in the
process of recovery
4. Ensure the availability of appropriate
medication
5. Delineate the roles of team members,
provide adequate training and ensure
greater co -ordination between team
members as well as other health/welfare
teams
6. Develop a continuum of services that
include rehabilitation, long - term care
etc.
7. Focus on the needs of vulnerable groups
like women, children, the elderly,
homeless, migrants and persons living
in strife prone areas
8. Develop clear protocols of intervention
at each location
9. Build a clear monitoring and evaluation
plan with scope for midcourse correction
10. Constitute a technical advisory team
2.2.9 Report of the Technical
Committee on Mental
Health constituted by the
National Human Rights
Commission (NHRC).
The Technical Committee constituted by the
NHRC to evaluate mental health services
in India submitted its report in 2016 (33).
The committee highlighted the need for
specialised services and adequate human
resources (both specialised and nonspecialised)
to meet the needs of persons
with mental disorders. It recommended the
delivery of comprehensive mental health
services with mental health integrated
into primary health care to provide a
continuum of services ranging from
emergency and acute care to psychological
and pharmacological treatments. It also
recommended psycho -social rehabilitation
that addresses basic needs (like food, shelter,
clothing, safety),integration with family
and friends, access to social services, equal
opportunity for education and work, gainful
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