India Grapples with Growing Mental Health Care Gap and Media Reporting Crisis

India is facing a widening gap in mental health care, with a shortage of trained professionals and limited access to services across the country. The crisis is further exacerbated by inadequate media coverage, which fails to bring the issue to the forefront of public discourse. Urban Acres has brought attention to this dual problem, underscoring the need for stronger health infrastructure and more responsible reporting. The lack of comprehensive coverage not only hampers awareness but also delays policy responses, leaving many patients underserved.