New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- The government has proposed to establish a second National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences (Nimhans) to help more people access therapists.

"There are no national institutes for mental healthcare in North India. We will therefore set up a Nimhans-2 and also upgrade National Mental Health Institutes in Ranchi and Tezpur as Regional Apex Institutions," the finance minister said. The first Nimhans is based out of Bengaluru and is known for its expertise in treating mental, neurological, and neurosurgical conditions.

By scaling the expertise of Nimhans, the government aims to meet the rising national demand for mental health support and neurological research. "Empowering the vulnerable to access mental hea...