The Biden-appointed Dr. Vivek Murthy stated India and the US should collaborate on mental health issues.
President Joe Biden-appointed Dr. Vivek Murthy stated India and the US should collaborate on mental health issues. Biden nominated US Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy, who is known as "America's best mental health doctor" and is tasked with promoting and protecting those suffering from mental issues. He has said recently that India and the US can work together on mental health disorders. It will not only be beneficial for both countries but also for the whole world. He also emphasized that it's crucial to prioritize mental health because of its severe consequences.
Working together on mental health issues has several benefits:
Top psychiatrists and mental health counselors are learning from each other.
Collaborate on mental health programs.
Nearby psychiatrists or doctors between two countries can support each other like we are doing for more than half a century.
The top 10 mental health disorders are on the rise in the modern era.
· Depression
· Anxiety
· Bipolar Disorder
· Addictions and substance use disorders
· Social anxiety disorder.
· Schizophrenia
· Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
· Eating disorder
· Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
· Obsessive-compulsive disorder
Additionally, he expressed his pride in the sixty-year partnership between the US and India, during which both nations have made significant progress in combating diseases such as polio, HIV, tuberculosis, smallpox, Covid-19, and numerous mental health struggles.
It is high time for both countries to come together and work on major mental health problems. This will enhance the relations between both countries and the global community. Therefore, we are looking forward to innovative strategies to work jointly. During Dr. Vivek Murthy's visit to India in Delhi, Bangalore, and Mumbai, he spent time with students, psychiatric hospitals, and mental hospitals.
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