Delhi to Strengthen Mental Health Governance With Key Appointments

The Delhi government has initiated the recruitment process for 11 critical posts in the State Mental Health Authority (SMHA), acting on a Delhi High Court directive to expedite the appointment of non-official members and operationalise the long-stalled regulatory body.

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NEW DELHI:

The advertised positions include a psychiatrist, a clinical psychologist, a psychiatric social worker, a mental health professional, and a mental health nurse, among others, all considered essential to make the SMHA functional in accordance with the Mental Healthcare Act, 2017. The Act mandates every state to establish an authority responsible for overseeing mental health services, registering mental health establishments, enforcing standards, and safeguarding the rights of persons with mental illness.