BREAKING BARRIERS: A CRITICAL ANALYSIS OF MINDFULNESS-BASED PSYCHOTHERAPY'S ROLE IN DEMOCRATIZING MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES IN JAIPUR

Deepak Kashyap; Savita Jagawat

doi:10.29121/shodhkosh.v5.i6.2024.4746

Authors

Deepak Kashyap Research Scholar, Department of Psychology, NIMS School of Humanities and Social Science, NIMS University Rajasthan, Jaipur
Dr. Savita Jagawat Guide, Department of Psychology, NIMS School of Humanities and Social Science, NIMS University Rajasthan, Jaipur

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.29121/shodhkosh.v5.i6.2024.4746

Keywords:

Mindfulness-Based Psychotherapy, Mental Health, Jaipur, Democratization, Accessibility

Abstract [English]

This research paper examines the potential of mindfulness-based psychotherapy in democratizing mental health services in Jaipur, India. The study explores the current mental health landscape in Jaipur, identifies barriers to access, and analyzes how mindfulness-based interventions can address these challenges. Through a mixed-methods approach, including surveys, interviews, and case studies, the research investigates the efficacy, affordability, and cultural acceptability of mindfulness-based psychotherapy in the local context. The findings suggest that mindfulness-based approaches have significant potential to increase access to mental health services, reduce stigma, and improve overall mental well-being in Jaipur's diverse population. The paper concludes with recommendations for policymakers, mental health professionals, and community organizations to leverage mindfulness-based psychotherapy in democratizing mental health services.

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