Mental Health

Transformative change

Mental health is fast emerging as a worldwide challenge, and the ambit of the crisis extends beyond existing medical science. We need accelerated scientific advancements, active policy measures, and intentional resources to tackle this crisis. Work in this area supports organisations facilitating research to advance the human understanding of severe mental health conditions. Additionally, in order to expand the number of people receiving mental health care, small grants are made to organisations providing direct therapy and relief.

 

OPPORTUNITIES

Mental health plays a central role in how people relate to life. Good mental health has a direct impact on people’s ability to make decisions, maintain or improve their quality of life, and subsequently create a healthier society.

Access to treatment, prevention, diagnosis, and recovery is important. Just as it is vital to reduce stigma around mental health and actively promote mental health treatment. A convergence of medical practices and deep tech interventions could build a strong foundation upon which mental health can be effectively managed and treated.

2023-24 2022-23 2021-22 2020-21

RNPF

₹1030 Lakhs

RN

₹25 Lakhs

RNPF

₹1170 Lakhs

RN

₹305 Lakhs

RN

₹10 Lakhs

Grantees in this field

Resources in this field

October 26, 2024
Others

Press Release | Mannotsava Kicks Off in Bengaluru, Championing Mental Health Conversations

Bengaluru, October 26, 2024: Mannotsava, the National Mental Health Festival 2024, co-hosted by Rohini Nilekani Philanthropies (RNP), the National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS), and the National Centre[...]
March 23, 2024
Article

Loksatta | शंभरीतलं शहाणपण!

भाषांतर संपदा सोवनीआयुष्य तर जगायचंच असतं, परंतु ते आनंदी आणि ‘ग्रेसफुली’ कसं जगायचं हे प्रत्येकाच्या विवेकावर अवलंबून असतं. नुकत्याच शंभरीत पदार्पण केलेल्या दुर्गाबाई निलेकणी यांनी काळाबरोबर चालताना मायक्रोवेव्ह, झूम कॉलसारख्या[...]
March 8, 2024
Article

The Indian Express | Rohini Nilekani writes: On Women’s Day, lessons on compassion and resilience from a 99-year-old

Durgabai Nilekani recently entered the 100th year of her life. My mother-in-law is in good health, physically active, and mentally calm. She has mild cognitive impairment and some age-related decline.[...]