IIM Bangalore’s Centre for Public Policy hosted book discussion with author Daman Singh on November 25
“Mental illnesses are as widespread and debilitating as other diseases, although they may not be visible like other illnesses, or people might not come forward for treatment,” observed Daman Singh, author of ‘Asylum: The Battle for Mental Healthcare in India’, during a book discussion hosted by the Centre for Public Policy (CPP) at Indian Institute of Management Bangalore, on November 25 (Thursday), 2021, at 07.00 pm.
The talk was moderated by Dr. Allen P Ugargol, Associate Professor of Practice, Public Policy, IIM Bangalore. Through an insightful question and answer session between the two, a clear picture was drawn about the evolution of mental healthcare in India, the journey through colonial times under British rule, changes post-independence up into modern times, the challenges, the bright spots and the way forward for mental health in India.
