This report is the outcome of the project titled 'Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service Mapping: India'. It provides a critical overview of the current mental health ecosystem for young people in the country. The analysis presented in this report underscores gaps in the current systemic structure supporting Child and Adolescent Mental Health (CAMH) services in India. The primary and secondary data revealed a disjointed approach - the CAMH Policy and Legislation section traces the country's legislative framework concerning child and adolescent menital health pointing out the presence of multisectoral provisions for mental health and psychosocial support. The report emphasizes that without a substantial increase in financial utilisation and continued investment, including targeted funding for CAMH initiatives, the existing gaps in service provision and accessibility will persist.
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