The hidden cost of development —a review of mental health issues of displaced tribal populations in India

ConclusionIt is necessary to perceive the mental health status of displaced tribal populations within the larger framework of social justice. A strictly biomedical approach is insufficient when the individuals seeking help are under constant stress. Thus, a mental health program is needed for tribal people that offers a perspective broad enough to address the needs of individuals and the local worlds in which they live.
Source: Journal of Public Health - Category: Health Management Source Type: research