Q18 · UPSC current affairs · 10 October 2026 · PIB · Tele MANAS Tele Mental Health Assistance and Networking Across States

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The 'Treatment Gap' in the context of mental healthcare refers to:

A The delay between a patient's physical checkup and psychological evaluation at district hospitals
B The proportion of people with mental health conditions who do not receive treatment
C The budget deficit allocated for mental health compared to physical health infrastructure
D The percentage of primary health centres lacking basic psychiatric medication

Correct answer: (b) The proportion of people with mental health conditions who do not receive treatment

Explanation

Treatment Gap is defined as the proportion of people suffering from mental health conditions who do not receive adequate or any treatment, making B the correct definition. Options A, C, and D are incorrect distractors.

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