Karnataka's Move to Revolutionize Mental Health and Neuroscience Care

Karnataka Minister Sharan Prakash Patil called for enhanced efforts addressing neurovascular diseases and mental health issues at NIMHANS' convocation. The state plans to build institutes in Mysuru and Kalaburagi and a new polytrauma center in Bengaluru. The initiative aims to improve mental health services across Karnataka and India.

During the convocation ceremony of NIMHANS, Karnataka Minister Sharan Prakash Patil emphasized the need for innovation in tackling neurovascular diseases and mental health challenges. He advocated for regional and national expansion of specialized care through new institutes in Mysuru and Kalaburagi.

With backing from the Union Finance Ministry, Patil announced significant infrastructure advancements, including a new outpatient department complex and a polytrauma center at NIMHANS, which aims to enhance critical care service accessibility.

Karnataka's brain health initiatives, including Tele-MANAS, play a crucial role in supporting various mental health issues across demographics. Patil reiterated the state's commitment to fostering collaborations to strengthen mental health and neuroscience care nationwide.

(With inputs from agencies.)