What We Do
MSF has been providing free, high-quality counselling to people affected in the valley since 2001. Currently, our teams provide counselling services at hospitals in four districts: Shopian, Pulwama, Tral and Srinagar. To combat the stigma associated with mental illness, MSF teams also raise
awareness on the importance of mental health and the need for availability of mental health services in the valley. The project is increasingly providing mental health care to more people, closer to their communities.
- Jammu and Kashmir
Years of conflict in Jammu and Kashmir have taken a toll on people’s mental health in the state. According to a survey conducted by MSF in 2015, nearly 1.8 million adults (45% of the adult population) in the Kashmir Valley show symptoms of significant mental distress. This is compounded by the stigma associated with mental illness.
In 2024
We carried out a programme review to realign our mental health strategy to better tackle the state’s chronic mental health needs. A new mental health programme model will be further developed in 2025.
Furthermore, in collaboration with the Ministry of Health, we successfully handed over our activities in Baramulla district.
