According to the 2015-16 National Mental Health Survey (NMHS), approximately 150 million Indians have mental health issues, and shockingly 83% do not have access to necessary care.

Because of social barriers, stigma, and discrimination, and in some cases, abandonment by their families, the mentally challenged are frequently prevented from fully participating in society.

While there are several government institutions for the mentally challenged, there is still a significant supply gap that several non-profit organisations in India are working to fill.

Volunteering or donating to organisations that care for mentally challenged people on a regular basis can make a difference in the lives of people with intellectual or psychosocial disabilities.

Here are some non-governmental organisations that are working to reduce the stigma of mental illness, improve their economic status, and foster social acceptance for the intellectually disadvantaged.

National Mental Health Survey of India, 2015-16