Samarpan News

Addictions are a major concern to all civil societies. These addictions kill more people in the world every year than heart attacks, diabetes and cancers put together. The evidence says that the treatment gap for common mental disorders is 95% which is higher than the gap in severe disorders which is 76%. The age at which substance use begins affects education, development of stable relationships and realization of individual potential.

The research clearly shows that the healthcare industry is now feeling the heat of the absence of a structured mental health network in India. Several single speciality hospitals engaged in treating chronic illnesses like cancer, women and child health, pediatric Oncology etc. are looking for expert counselling advice for their patients and dependents. Clinical Counselling has suddenly come in big demand and there is a huge shortage of trainers and counsellors trained in CBT, REBT and such specialities.

The need for addressing mental health has been projected by leading hospitals, corporates, schools, training centres, government and non-government establishments etc.…

We at Samarpan, essentially recognize the importance of developing strong human capital for a prosperous future for the nation and establishing a national vision for the prevention of mental disorders and promotion of mental well-being in India.

Samarpan is committed to Health Care Workers through Continuing Medical Education (CMEs) so that they implement evidence-based intervention for treatment as well as prevention of substance use disorders (SUD)