A Human Rights Approach to Mental Health Systems Strengthening: Lessons from QualityRights Gujarat

In this lunchtime seminar hosted by the Centre for Global Mental Health, Dr. Soumitra Pathare and Jasmine Kalha from QualityRights Gujarat shared their experiences taking a rights-based approach to mental health system reform in India. 

Speakers

Dr. Soumitra Pathare is a Consultant Psychiatrist and Director of the Centre for Mental Health Law and Policy. He led the implementation of WHO’s QualityRights programme in Gujarat and is part of the ATMIYATA team scaling up a community-based mental health care programme using lay volunteers in rural Gujarat.

Jasmine Kalha coordinated QualityRights Gujarat’s implementation research and managed the ATMIYATA project in Mehsana district. She continues to work as a consultant for QualityRights at Nagpur Mental Hospital in Maharashtra and an online coach for the WHO’s QualityRights e-training.

N.B. Click the arrow at the bottom of the video to 'Watch in Panopto' for a double screen view of the speakers and slide set.