Redefining disability certification for mental illness in India: Towards global standards and functional assessments

This viewpoint advocates for significant reforms in the disability certification guidelines for mental illnesses in India. Currently, two years duration of illness is required before certification, which delays essential support. The proposed model emphasizes assessing the functional impact of condi...

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Main Author: Om Prakash
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2024-09-01
Series:Indian Journal of Psychiatry
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Online Access:https://journals.lww.com/10.4103/indianjpsychiatry.indianjpsychiatry_435_24