Mental Health and Substance Abuse — Prelims Questions

Which of the following statements about the Mental Healthcare Act, 2017 (MHAct 2017) is/are correct? 1. It decriminalizes the attempt to commit suicide. 2. It mandates the establishment of Mental Health Review Boards at the district level. 3. It allows a person with mental illness to make an advance directive regarding their treatment. Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Consider the following statements regarding the National Mental Health Survey (NMHS) 2016: 1. It found that nearly 1 in 7 Indians aged 18 and above required active intervention for mental disorders. 2. It reported a significant treatment gap for most mental disorders, exceeding 70%. 3. It indicated a higher prevalence of common mental disorders in rural areas compared to urban metros. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which of the following constitutional provisions are directly relevant to the protection and promotion of mental health in India? 1. Article 21 2. Article 47 3. Article 14 4. Article 19 Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Which of the following initiatives/programs are specifically aimed at addressing substance abuse in India? 1. Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan 2. National Action Plan for Drug Demand Reduction (NAPDDR) 3. Tele-MANAS Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Consider the following statements regarding the 'decriminalization of suicide' in India: 1. It was introduced through an amendment to the Indian Penal Code (IPC). 2. It presumes that a person attempting suicide is suffering from severe stress. 3. It mandates the appropriate government to provide care, treatment, and rehabilitation to such persons. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?