Why women’s mental health needs its own space: NIMHANS Director Dr. Pratima Murthy

In this insightful conversation, Dr. Pratima Murthy, Director of NIMHANS (National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences), speaks to TNM’s Pooja Prasanna about the evolving landscape of mental health in India, with a focus on young people and women.

Speaking on the sidelines of the National Mental Health Festival, Dr. Murthy highlights why mental health must move beyond crisis response to become part of everyday life and how community participation, awareness, and early intervention can make a lasting difference.