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| Published: December 10, 2024

Psychology: An Era of Mental Health – Approach or Avoid?

Abhishek Karmakar

M.Sc. Psychology, Department of Psychology, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, India Google Scholar More about the auther

DIP: 18.01.173.20241204

DOI: 10.25215/1204.173

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Indian Psychology unites ancient & spiritual values with Western influences. Despite of historical events & Western psychology being introduced, Indian psychology had sophisticated emphasizing on indigenous perspectives along with Clinical, Counselling & Health Psychology. COVID pandemic had given rise to mental health issues emphasising the need for improved care, public financing & telepsychiatry. Telehealth adoption had surged but still professional burnout is an issue persisting. Telepsychiatry’s elevation had transformed mental health care, virtual health tourism & fostering resilience. Boosting mental health systems & proactive readiness are prominent for any future calamity. Globalization stresses on deciphering mental health requirements & prompting linkage of global mental health with academia. Complexities like inadequate regulation needs incorporation of Indian traditions into modernity. Technology supports evidence-based care via Electronic Health Records & digital therapies. Artificial Intelligence & Virtual Reality bestow innovative gadgets via ethical considerations & technological advancements in exacerbating abuse requires attention. Ultimately, integrating technology with other domains facilitates mental health services’ accessibility as well as effectiveness, subsequently leading to greater patient-clinician engagement for best results.

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ISSN 2348-5396

ISSN 2349-3429

18.01.173.20241204

10.25215/1204.173

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Published in   Volume 12, Issue 4, October- December, 2024