Establishing a comprehensive mental health network for India: IMHA introduces the country's biggest cross-industry mental health collaboration, comprising 215 members in the first year
India Mental Health Alliance Strengthens Mental Healthcare Systems Nationwide
In a groundbreaking move, the India Mental Health Alliance (IMHA) was established in 2023, aiming to revolutionize mental healthcare in India. The alliance, which operates in 33 states and union territories across the country, is a collaborative network of 215 member organizations, ranging from grassroots mental health groups to cross-sectoral nonprofits, funders, and lived experience collectives [1][2][3].
The IMHA has made significant strides in its first year, with a focus on building a collaborative ecosystem that embeds mental health into daily realities, integrating sectors like climate, gender, education, and livelihoods [1][2][3]. One of its key initiatives, the Therapist's Compass, has reached over 2,800 mental health professionals, while the Knowledge Centre provides valuable resources to the mental health community [1][2][3].
The alliance has also made an impact by bridging gaps across fragmented services, facilitating collective learning and collaboration among diverse stakeholders. By enhancing access to and quality of mental health services beyond urban centers through capacity building and decentralized efforts, IMHA is reshaping how mental health is perceived and supported in local contexts across the country [1][2][3][4].
IMHA's unique approach in India is to establish a cross-sector alliance approach, situating mental health interventions within broader social systems. This innovative strategy is expected to have a lasting impact on mental health in the country [1][2][3].
The alliance has attracted notable figures like Manisha Dhawan, who joined IMHA as Strategic Donor and Board Member in 2024 [5]. The First Annual Convening of IMHA will take place in New Delhi in September 2025 [6].
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In summary, the India Mental Health Alliance represents a pioneering, large-scale alliance aiming to embed mental health across societal sectors in India, enhance systemic capacity, and foster collaboration for long-term ecosystem transformation. Its first-year achievements signal a significant step toward reimagining mental health as a collective social and developmental priority rather than a siloed healthcare issue [1][2][3].
- The India Mental Health Alliance (IMHA), in its focus on building a collaborative ecosystem, integrates sectors beyond mental health, such as education, climate, gender, and livelihoods.
- The alliance has launched initiatives like the Therapist's Compass, reaching over 2,800 mental health professionals, and the Knowledge Centre, providing resources for the mental health community.
- By bridging gaps across fragmented services, IMHA impacts mental health services across urban and rural areas through capacity building and decentralized efforts.
- As a section 8 not-for-profit organization, the alliance aims to embed mental health within broader social systems and reimagine it as a collective social and developmental priority.
