Under the National Mental Health Programme (NMHP), the District Mental Health Programme (DMHP) provides which of the following services at the community level?
- A Only outpatient psychiatric services at district hospitals
- B Outpatient services, community-based rehabilitation, and school mental health programmes ✓
- C Inpatient psychiatric care only
- D Telepsychiatry services exclusively
Correct answer: B. Outpatient services, community-based rehabilitation, and school mental health programmes
Explanation
Under the DMHP component of NMHP, services include outpatient psychiatric clinics at district hospitals, community-based rehabilitation for mentally ill persons, school mental health awareness programmes, and training of primary healthcare workers in mental health. It is a comprehensive community-oriented approach.
Reference: Park's Textbook of Preventive and Social Medicine, 27th ed.
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