Project Theme

The Addictions and related-Research Group (ARG) at Sangath was co-founded by Dr Abhijit Nadkarni and Professor Richard Velleman in 2014, with the intention to create a world-class research group that works on advancing the research agenda focussed on addictions and related mental health in low...

We recognise the unique challenges faced by individuals from marginalised communities like disability and LGBTQIA+ when it comes to accessibility to healthcare. Stigma, prejudice, lack of understanding, physical and financial barriers to access, and lack of inclusive resources all contribute to the injustice of equal...

The mental health and well-being of adolescents and young people profoundly impact their present and future. Untreated mental health problems pose a heightened risk of developing health issues like nutrition and weight concerns, poor sexual and reproductive health to psychosocial problems like academic underperformance, interpersonal...

Mental health problems affect a significant portion of the adult population. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), approximately 20% of adults worldwide experience a mental health disorder in any given year. In India alone, the National Mental Health Survey 2016 reported that approximately 13.7%...

About 25% of the world’s population is children and adolescents.  These are the formative years critical for a child’s overall development and growth. Physical, emotional and social determinants, including poverty, violence, or other negative experiences can make them vulnerable to faltering development and mental health...