@Eatala_Rajender @TelanganaHealth @drgsrao @ktrtrs thr hav been many cases of patients with psychiatric illnesses not getting access to medication in RIMS hospital, Adilabad district of Telangana. Despite repeated follow ups, we are told that there is a shortage of medication 1/4

When enquired, we were told that there is a shortage even in Hyderabad. Poor patients are forced to consult in private and buy expensive medication costing around 2000 to 3000 per month due to which they are discontinuing treatment and suffering a lot. @priyakamal @toymango 2/4

And sometimes when we follow up repeatedly with the RIMS hospital, the patients are just given random antacids and paracetamol kind of medication (irrelevant to the psychiatric illness the patient is suffering from) and sent away. 3/4 @SRINIVASPILLAL3 @netshrink @DonitaJose

It is important to note that there is a huge incidence of suicidal deaths and many more suicide attempts in Adilabad. And not having proper access to mental health awareness or support is only going to worsen the situation. Request some immediate action in this regard. 4/4

According to Mental Health Act of 2017, free access to psychological help is a right conferred to all the citizens of India. Access to medication and in case of shortage, support to procure medication is also mandated. @Collector_ADB @adilabad_sp @netshrink @digitaldutta