Perhaps because mental illness is a stigmatised ailment, its not always easy to ‘reach the unreachable' by way of mental health support. On a societal level, does this general lack of awareness, urgency and public resources result in lasting negative impacts on the general public perception of mental health?

How do we widen the remit of community-based programmes that make mental health more inclusive? How can financing, technology and collaboration all come together? Hear Girija Pande express his personal views on this complex ecosystem. Girija is Chairman, Apex Avalon Consulting; Chair, Institute of Mental Health Committee; Board Member, National Healthcare Group, Singapore.