The National Mental Health Programme (NMHP) was first launched in India in which year, and what was its primary model of delivery?
- A 1990; dedicated psychiatric hospitals in every district
- B 2003; telemedicine-based mental health services
- C 1982; community-based mental health integrated with primary health care ✓
- D 1975; Bhore Committee recommendations for psychiatric care
Correct answer: C. 1982; community-based mental health integrated with primary health care
Explanation
NMHP was launched in 1982 with the District Mental Health Programme (DMHP) as its operational arm, based on the Bellary model (1975–1980 pilot). The primary model was integration of mental health services into primary health care, enabling district hospitals and PHCs to provide basic psychiatric care, thereby addressing the enormous treatment gap through a decentralised community-based approach.
Reference: Park's Textbook of Preventive and Social Medicine, 27th ed.
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