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In 2005, ASHWINI initiated its Community Mental Health Programme (CMHP) by integrating mental health with general health services as a response to high suicide rates among the tribal population. The mental health programme is decentralised and operates through area centres, which are managed by tribal health animators. Health animators along with village health guides have played a crucial role in generating awareness among tribals about the need to take treatment for mental illness while maintaining their traditional belief in healing by oracles. As a result of empowering tribals to take charge of their health, continuity of care is ensured.
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Data on follow-up status is not recorded for 64 clients, mainly in case of epilepsy.
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Balagopal, G., Kapanee, A.R.M. (2019). Integration of Mental Healthcare with General Healthcare Services for Tribals: The Decentralised Approach to Community Mental Health Programme by ASHWINI. In: Mental Health Care Services in Community Settings. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-13-9101-9_3
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