Vikram Patel
Mental Health Pioneer | Transforming Psychiatric Care Globally
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Vikram Patel is a global leader in expanding access to mental health services. As Co-founder of the nonprofit Sangath and Professor at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, he pioneered a revolutionary approach: training non-specialists to deliver evidence-based psychological treatments.
Patel's work has benefited millions across India, Africa, and beyond, demonstrating how ordinary people can be empowered to provide life-changing mental healthcare. His influential TED Talks and published research continue to shape the future of community-based psychiatry, breaking down barriers to better mental health for all.
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Mental health for all by involving all
Nearly 450 million people are affected by mental illness worldwide. In wealthy nations, just half receive appropriate care, but in developing countries, close to 90 percent go untreated because psychiatrists are in such short supply. Vikram Patel outlines a highly promising approach -- training members of communities to give mental health interventions, empowering ordinary people to care for others.
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