IMHA partnered with Rohini Nilekani Philanthropies at Mannotsava – The National Mental Health Festival, curating a panel on “Philanthropy in Mental Health” with speakers including Vasvi Bharat Ram, Manisha Dhawan, Rohini Nilekani, and Priti Sridhar.

The panel discussion covered some urgent themes on philanthropy and mental health:

• Need for more preventative and rehabilitative mental health models
• Reimagining mental health interventions for example funding that allows for skill development to secure employment.
• Moving away from a traditional lens, funding mental health services which are more equitable and accessible.