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September 18, 2025Journal of Psychiatry SpectrumOpen Access

Assessing Knowledge, Attitude, and Practices Regarding Mental Health Insurance Among Mental Health Professionals in India: A Cross-sectional Study

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NMN. MruthyunjayaBNBhumika NanjappaMSManal Shaikh

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Overview

Cross-sectional study assesses knowledge gaps and attitudes of mental health professionals regarding insurance, highlighting systemic challenges.

Key Points

  • Significant knowledge gaps exist, with 24% unaware of mental health insurance policies, and 68% lacking information on policy details.
  • Despite the gaps, 98% of mental health professionals reported informing patients about available insurance options, showing professional commitment.
  • Support for broader insurance coverage is strong among respondents, particularly for outpatient consultations and psychotherapy services.
  • Communication and educational efforts by policymakers are essential for improving mental health practitioners' knowledge of insurance coverage.

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Mruthyunjaya et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68d433b8713b0b5dfea736b2https://doi.org/10.4103/jopsys.jopsys_1_25
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